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Roald Dahl's Esio Trot

Name: Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
Director: Dearbhla Walsh
Released: 2015
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2015

Director

Dearbhla Walsh

Runtime

87 minutes

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The film is a character-driven exploration of eccentricity and unconventional courtship. It emphasizes a whimsical, localized tone rather than addressing broader social or cultural issues. While the protagonist's deceptions introduce moral complexity, the narrative remains tied to traditional social structures. The lack of diverse identity markers results in a homogeneous media profile focused on individual psychological dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Roald Dahl's Esio Trot have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on heterosexual relationships and does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities.

How does Roald Dahl's Esio Trot portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a power dynamic where Mr. Hoppy manipulates Mrs. Silver to gain her affection. Mrs. Silver is portrayed as a passive object of desire rather than an active participant in the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?

Minimal

The setting is depicted as a homogeneous environment with no evidence of racial diversity or inclusion of various ethnic identities.

How does Roald Dahl's Esio Trot represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative uses moral relativism to justify deception as a necessary tool. It does not critique Western institutions or promote secular themes.

Does Roald Dahl's Esio Trot include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it explore the experiences of individuals with disabilities as central plot devices.

Present on Screen

The film introduces moral complexity by framing dishonesty as a tool for romantic connection.
It provides a unique character study centered on the eccentricities of aging and unconventional courtship.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, depicting a homogeneous social environment.
Gender roles remain traditional, with the female lead serving primarily as an object of desire.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities.

Official Synopsis

Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise Alfie - until Mr Hoppy hatches an audacious plan.

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