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La Merde

Name: La Merde
Director: Ben Adam-Harris
Released: 2018
Duration: 9 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2018

Director

Ben Adam-Harris

Runtime

9 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

La Merde is a conventional character-driven comedy that follows standard genre structures. The plot adheres to a traditional romantic storyline without disrupting social hierarchies or prioritizing diverse identities. The film's setting and premise suggest a focus on domestic realism. However, the lack of detailed information about the cast's diversity and the absence of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters contribute to a lower diversity profile. Overall, the work operates within a traditional framework, providing standard genre fare without evident progressive narrative subversion.

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Category Breakdown

Does La Merde have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on a heterosexual relationship between Rachel and Bradley. There are no indications of queer narratives or challenges to the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does La Merde portray gender?

Fair

Rachel plays a central role as the observer in a male-dominated domestic space. The narrative relies on traditional romantic comedy clichés without clearly challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is La Merde?

Limited

The film does not provide information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The luxurious setting implies a potentially homogeneous socioeconomic environment.

How does La Merde represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story focuses on individualistic romance and domestic life. It lacks any critique of religious institutions or deconstruction of Western capitalist systems.

Does La Merde include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not address characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

The film sets up a clear, character-driven premise focused on interpersonal conflict and domestic realism.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks visible queer ability to act and fails to show evidence of racial or ethnic diversity.
The story relies on conventional romantic clichés instead of challenging traditional gender hierarchies.
There is no representation of neurodivergent or physically disabled characters.

Official Synopsis

After the perfect date with the man of her dreams, Rachel wakes to find Bradley's had to briefly pop to work. Left in his beautiful penthouse apartment, what could possibly spoil the moment... .

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