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Like Turtles

Like Turtles

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2022

Director

Monica Dugo

Runtime

80 minutes

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Like Turtles functions primarily as a domestic deconstruction. It finds progressive value by challenging the stable patriarchal household and critiquing idealized social structures through psychological realism. However, the film lacks multi-layered depth. The narrative architecture prioritizes a localized, homogeneous social setting that offers little in the way of racial or LGBTQ+ diversity. Ultimately, the work focuses on the disruption of social norms within a narrow demographic lens, favoring domestic instability over broad representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Like Turtles have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on the breakdown of a heterosexual relationship and does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. However, it challenges the stability typically associated with such partnerships.

How does Like Turtles portray gender?

Fair

The narrative shifts focus to the aftermath of a male character's departure, giving more prominence to the remaining female characters. This change highlights the shift in power dynamics and disrupts the traditional patriarchal structure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Like Turtles?

Limited

Set in Rome, the film presents a traditional Italian domestic environment. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or intentional racial diversity within this local context.

How does Like Turtles represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques the 'perfect family' ideal and the performative nature of middle-class social life. It deconstructs the Western nuclear family institution by presenting it as a fragile facade.

Does Like Turtles include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not provide any information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities or neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges the cliché of the stable patriarchal provider by highlighting the ability to act of female characters.
  • Critiques the performative nature of the idealized middle-class nuclear family.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of non-white or multi-ethnic identities.
  • Does not include visible or invisible disability representation.
  • Lacks explicit LGBTQ+ presence or non-cisgender characters.

Official Synopsis

Rome, historic center. Daniele, Lisa and two children: Sveva, a teenage girl, and Paolo, a seven-year old boy. A perfect family and a life that seems perfect. But it is not. One day Daniele empties his side of the wardrobe and leaves.

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