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Divorce Club

Name: Divorce Club
Director: Michaël Youn
Released: 2020
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2020

Director

Michaël Youn

Runtime

108 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Divorce Club is a character-driven comedy that emphasizes the social dynamics of marital separation over challenging societal norms. The film focuses on the personal experiences of the protagonist and his peers, staying within a conventional comedic framework without venturing into broader socio-political commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does Divorce Club have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on the consequences of heterosexual marriages. There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Divorce Club portray gender?

Fair

The film centers on a male protagonist dealing with domestic upheaval. While it challenges the typical husband archetype, it does not show women playing a significant role in driving the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Divorce Club?

Limited

The film likely operates within a Western European context. There is no specific information about the ethnic makeup of the cast or setting.

How does Divorce Club represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores the breakdown of the nuclear family unit. It focuses on personal conflicts rather than broader critiques of religion or Western institutions.

Does Divorce Club include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities being included in the story.

Present on Screen

The film offers a unique perspective on divorcees as a underrepresented social group seeking support.
It examines the breakdown of the traditional nuclear family unit through a communal lens.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
There is no evidence of diverse racial or ethnic casting to broaden the cultural scope.
The story does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Ben is devastated when his wife asks for a divorce. While everyone chooses her side, Ben comes across Patrick, an old friend from college, recently divorced. Patrick invites him to crash at his place. The two roommates are soon joined by other divorced, separated and single people looking for a refuge.

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