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That Kind of Summer

That Kind of Summer

2022

Director

Denis Côté

Runtime

137 minutes

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Synopsis

In a countryside house where they are meant to explore the troubles in their sexuality, three women spend days and nights apprehending their inner demons. A serene German therapist and a kind-hearted social worker supervise them, help them and try to maintain the fragile balance of the group. During 26 days, in the midst of summer, Geisha, Léonie and Eugénie will have to refrain from breaking down, tame the whispers from present times and consider the future.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

7.6/10

Good


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Excellent

The film centers its narrative on the exploration of sexuality and identity formation. It treats queer or non-normative experiences as complex, lived realities rather than simple tropes.

Gender Representation

Excellent

A female-dominated space drives the plot, emphasizing the psychological agency of the women. The presence of female professionals suggests a narrative that avoids traditional patriarchal structures.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The intimate cast size makes specific ethnic breakdowns unclear. However, the inclusion of a German therapist hints at an internationalist perspective beyond a homogenous setting.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Good

The story prioritizes individual psychological truth over institutional norms. It explores complex, non-traditional social bonds and the deconstruction of conventional social stability.

Disability Representation

Minimal

While characters navigate psychological demons and emotional instability, it is unclear if these represent specific mental health disabilities or clinical neurodivergence.

Strengths

  • Sophisticated exploration of sexual identity and non-normative lived experiences.
  • Strong emphasis on female agency and the disruption of patriarchal structures.
  • Nuanced focus on psychological depth and individual autonomy.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lack of explicit detail regarding the racial and ethnic backgrounds of the protagonists.
  • Unclear representation of specific mental health or neurodivergent identities.

AI Analysis

Denis Côté’s work excels in its intentional subversion of social hierarchies. By centering the film on female agency and the nuances of sexual identity, the narrative moves beyond surface-level representation into deep, psychological inquiry. The film creates a unique space where emotional labor and intellect are driven by women. This disrupts traditional gendered power dynamics, offering a contemplative look at interpersonal autonomy. However, the film's intimate scale limits visible racial diversity. While the setting feels international, the specific ethnic identities of the core group remain undefined within the current context.

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