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Nussa

Name: Nussa
Director: Bony Wirasmono
Released: 2021
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2021

TV-G

Director

Bony Wirasmono

Runtime

107 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Nussa is a culturally specific animation that excels in providing an authentic Indonesian setting. By focusing on local norms and Southeast Asian identity, it avoids the homogenized feel of many Western-centric productions. However, the film is deeply conservative in its social and religious outlook. It primarily serves to reinforce established communal norms, such as religious guidance and traditional family structures, rather than exploring diverse or subversive perspectives. While the protagonist demonstrates competence, the narrative lacks breadth in its representation of identity, focusing almost exclusively on a singular moral and cultural framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Nussa have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. It focuses on traditional family structures and childhood friendships.

How does Nussa portray gender?

Limited

The main character, Nussa, shows intelligence through his involvement in a science competition. However, the story reinforces traditional social hierarchies and respect for authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Nussa?

Fair

The film offers a detailed portrayal of an Indonesian identity. It centers on an Indonesian cast and setting, avoiding a globalized aesthetic.

How does Nussa represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story emphasizes Islamic values and religious morality. It prioritizes traditional concepts like obedience to parents and family stability.

Does Nussa include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities among the characters or in the plot.

Present on Screen

Offers a detailed portrayal of an Indonesian identity.
Avoids Western-centric casting by centering local cultural norms.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or themes.
Focuses solely on a singular religious morality without broader perspectives.
Does not feature characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Planning to impress his father who is coming home after being abroad for a year, Nussa the smart 9-year-old kid participates in his school’s science competition. But when he receives news that his father cancelled his trip home and is unable to attend the competition, and at the same time a new, smart student named Jonni quickly becomes his rival in the school's science competition, Nussa learns the true meaning of gratitude.

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