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Robin

Name: Robin
Director: Alice Douard
Released: 2017
Duration: 81 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2017

Director

Alice Douard

Runtime

81 minutes

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Robin's story is a character-driven exploration of personal desperation in a small Mediterranean town. The film stands out by placing the protagonist's crisis in the hands of a female character, moving away from traditional masculine-led narratives. However, it lacks multi-layered complexity and broader demographic representation, focusing on a narrow straight-centered perspective and a potentially homogeneous cast. Ultimately, the work functions as a localized drama emphasizing emotional impulses over societal stability.

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Category Breakdown

Does Robin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Robin and Aurélie. It does not include characters with non-traditional gender identities or challenge assumptions about straight relationships.

How does Robin portray gender?

Fair

Aurélie plays a key role in driving the plot, challenging traditional male-dominated quest narratives. However, her portrayal as unstable limits the film's ability to fully subvert gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Robin?

Limited

The Mediterranean setting hints at a diverse community, but there is no evidence of a predominantly non-white cast. The demographic may appear homogeneous or localized.

How does Robin represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative emphasizes personal emotional truth over conventional moral standards. It frames illegal drug procurement as part of a romantic pursuit, exploring moral relativism.

Does Robin include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or chronic illnesses. None of the characters have these specific traits.

Present on Screen

Aurélie, the female lead, drives the plot, challenging traditional male-dominated quest narratives.
The film explores moral relativism by prioritizing personal emotional truth over conventional social and legal structures.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks explicit inclusion of non-traditional gender identities or LGBTQ+ perspectives.
The film lacks evidence of racial diversity or multi-layered character depth within its Mediterranean setting.
There is no representation of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or chronic illnesses.

Official Synopsis

Robin lives with his aunt in a small town on the Mediterranean. A strange request from his ex-girlfriend Aurélie turns his life upside down: she wants him to get her some heroin. Robin, willing to do anything to win Aurélie back, throws himself headlong into the task...

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