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My Fat Arse and I

My Fat Arse and I

Representation Score

6.2/10

Good

2020

Director

Yelyzaveta Pysmak

Runtime

10 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

My Fat Arse and I is a surrealist exploration of body politics that prioritizes psychological depth over traditional aesthetics. It uses a fantastical setting to critique the systemic pressures of modern beauty standards and the struggle for bodily autonomy. The film effectively challenges gendered expectations by centering on a female experience defined by physical struggle rather than idealized presentation. Its use of mythic elements like the 'Angel of Slimbuttlandia' provides a unique framework for discussing identity. However, the film's impact is limited by a lack of explicit representation of diverse identities. Without clear data on racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ character arcs, the narrative remains focused on a singular thematic lens.

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Category Breakdown

Does My Fat Arse and I have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly depict same-sex relationships or non-binary identities. However, the name 'United Bitches of Slimbuttlandia' suggests a social framework that may challenge traditional gender roles.

How does My Fat Arse and I portray gender?

Good

A female protagonist drives the narrative, dealing with bodily autonomy and societal pressures. The film breaks away from idealized femininity by emphasizing physical struggle and surreal transformations rather than conventional beauty standards.

How racially and ethnically diverse is My Fat Arse and I?

Minimal

The narrative centers around a singular protagonist and a surreal kingdom. There is no information provided about the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or characters with non-Anglo-Saxon backgrounds.

How does My Fat Arse and I represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques dietary standards through a surreal landscape. It uses mythic storytelling and an 'Angel' figure to prioritize identity-based experiences over traditional Western moral structures.

Does My Fat Arse and I include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist experiences a zombie-like state driven by hunger, suggesting a loss of cognitive function. This serves as a metaphor for the psychological pressures of disordered eating or sensory-driven existence.

Present on Screen

  • Uses surrealism to challenge the 'ideal body' cliché through a female-centric lens.
  • Critiques societal dietary and beauty standards through a fantastical setting.
  • Explores subjective morality and identity using mythic storytelling.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth character arcs.
  • Provides insufficient evidence regarding racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
  • Focuses narrowly on the central protagonist without exploring multi-layered identities.

Official Synopsis

One morning, a girl tries on a pair of new pants, but they won’t zip up. In the mirror she sees herself as the fattest piglet the world has ever seen. To change this, she decides to go on a strict diet. Hunger quickly turns her into a kind of zombie, stumbling blindly to the fridge that seems to haunt her at night. In one of those moments, the Angel of the United Bitches of Slimbuttlandia appears, carrying a royal invitation to visit the kingdom and take part in a mysterious royal ceremony.

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