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Dog

Name: Dog
Director: Samuel Benchetrit
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2017

Director

Samuel Benchetrit

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dog is a character-driven humanist drama that excels in its psychological depth. It breaks away from strict gender norms by allowing its male protagonist to show vulnerability and emotional weakness. However, the film's scope is limited. Its narrative structure remains confined to a narrow, homogeneous demographic, offering little in terms of racial or LGBTQ+ representation. Ultimately, while the film does well in challenging traditional gender roles, it falls short in representing a broader range of social experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dog have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't feature many LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight identities. It focuses on the protagonist's isolation within a straight-focused Parisian setting.

How does Dog portray gender?

Fair

The film challenges traditional ideas of masculinity by highlighting the protagonist's emotional pain and vulnerability. Female characters play minor roles, while the portrayal of male sensitivity stands out.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dog?

Limited

The cast is mostly made up of white actors, reflecting a specific part of Parisian society. The story stays focused on a white, middle-class experience without much diversity.

How does Dog represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film emphasizes secular themes and existential questions, showing how traditional family structures break down due to urban loneliness and loss.

Does Dog include disability representation?

Limited

The film doesn't have any main characters with physical or mental disabilities. The protagonist's psychological retreat is shown as a universal human experience rather than a specific condition.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional masculine stereotypes by emphasizing male vulnerability and grief.
Offers a sensitive portrayal of a male protagonist's emotional struggles.

Limited or Absent

Doesn't offer much racial diversity or varied ethnic perspectives.
Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer themes.
Doesn't include any characters with physical or mental disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Jacques Blanchot loses everything: his wife, his home, his job. He gradually alienates himself from the world around him. Until the day when the owner of a pet shop takes him in.

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