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Soul Mates

Name: Soul Mates
Director: Pierre Deladonchamps
Released: 2018
Duration: 15 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

2018

TV-MA

Director

Pierre Deladonchamps

Runtime

15 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film’s diversity footprint is narrow. Its core conflict revolves around a white French sibling pair, with two additional guests who do not expand the demographic range. Louise’s decisive revenge gives the story a female-driven spine, but gender roles remain largely traditional. Racial, LGBTQ+, and disability representation are absent from the available material. The cultural lens stays domestic, focusing on family toxicity rather than broader societal critique. This limits the film’s inclusivity. The overall score reflects this constrained scope. While Louise’s agency is a modest strength, the lack of varied identities and perspectives keeps the representation minimal.

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Category Breakdown

Does Soul Mates have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters appear or are identified. The narrative centers on a heterosexual sibling pair and two straight guests, leaving queer identities entirely absent from the story.

How does Soul Mates portray gender?

Fair

Louise drives the revenge plot, demonstrating clear agency. Yet the film keeps gender roles conventional, framing conflict through a brother-sister dynamic without challenging traditional expectations.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Soul Mates?

Limited

The setting and cast suggest a predominantly white French environment. No characters of color are mentioned in key roles or the synopsis, limiting racial representation.

How does Soul Mates represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film critiques family dysfunction through a toxic sibling bond and a chaotic birthday party. It portrays domestic conflict but does not engage with broader cultural or institutional themes.

Does Soul Mates include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities appear in the plot. Disability is not woven into the narrative or character dynamics in any visible way.

Present on Screen

Louise’s decisive revenge plot showcases female agency within a family conflict.
The film explores toxic sibling dynamics instead of idealized relationships.

Limited or Absent

The cast and setting lack racial and ethnic diversity.
No LGBTQ+ characters are included in the narrative.
Disability representation is entirely absent from the story.

Official Synopsis

Tristan and Louise love each other but they are tugged at by muddled feelings as their relationship is sometimes toxic. During Tristan's birthday in his parents' house, an event makes Louise furious and she decides to take vengence. Adèle and Antonin, two guests at the party, will suffer the consequences.

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