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My Lucky Star

Name: My Lucky Star
Director: Anne Fassio
Released: 2012
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2012

Director

Anne Fassio

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

My Lucky Star is a localized character study centered on personal ability to act and the bond between humans and animals. While the film successfully portrays Louise as a strong and resilient female protagonist, it operates within a traditional narrative framework. The film lacks complexity in representing diverse identities and social critiques, focusing instead on individual perseverance against economic challenges.

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Category Breakdown

Does My Lucky Star have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or situations involving non-traditional gender identities. The story focuses solely on the protagonist and her horse.

How does My Lucky Star portray gender?

Fair

Louise is a strong female character who drives the plot with her resilience. She actively deals with her family's financial struggles, challenging the idea that women are passive in such situations.

How racially and ethnically diverse is My Lucky Star?

Limited

The story is set in Normandy, France, focusing on a specific local population. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon cast.

How does My Lucky Star represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores themes of economic hardship and traditional ways of life. It does not offer any critique of Western institutions or secular views.

Does My Lucky Star include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or mentioned depictions of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities in the story.

Present on Screen

Louise exemplifies female strength and resilience in the face of economic crisis.
The narrative provides a focused and intimate look at human-animal bonds and personal perseverance.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, sticking to a localized demographic profile.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-traditional gender dynamics.
The story misses opportunities to explore multi-layered identities or broader social critiques.

Official Synopsis

In Normandy, Louise lives happily in the horse world. Suddenly, fate strikes. Louise left alone with his father and a family friend to Ferronnière the stud where she has always lived. Business is bad, they are on the verge of bankruptcy ... Fortunately there Marquise, a young mare Louise high. Against all odds, the girl and Marquise will fight against the fate that seems hell-bent ...

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