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What Have We Done to Deserve This?
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7.9/10
Good
2018
Director
Eva Spreitzhofer
Runtime
90 minutes
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Eva Spreitzhofer’s documentary is a powerful critique of institutional harm, prioritizing the voices of those affected by state-mandated medical procedures. It stands out by giving ability to act to the disabled community, moving beyond mere subjecthood to highlight systemic injustice. While the film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ or multi-ethnic representation, it provides a sophisticated look at how power operates within a homogeneous society. The narrative effectively deconstructs the perceived benevolence of the Swedish welfare state, reframing it as a site of oppression.
Category Breakdown
Does What Have We Done to Deserve This? have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not focus on LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions. Instead, it emphasizes reproductive autonomy rather than specific queer stories.
How does What Have We Done to Deserve This? portray gender?
The documentary challenges patriarchal structures by highlighting women's experiences. It critiques state control over reproduction and the violation of women's bodily autonomy.
How racially and ethnically diverse is What Have We Done to Deserve This??
Since it is a localized Swedish historical study, the film does not feature a multi-ethnic cast. It focuses on how systemic exclusion impacts underrepresented citizens within a homogeneous society.
How does What Have We Done to Deserve This? represent religion and culture?
The film offers a deep critique of Western institutional practices and the Swedish welfare state. It portrays medical and state authorities as sources of institutionalized harm.
Does What Have We Done to Deserve This? include disability representation?
The film excels by centering individuals with intellectual disabilities as key actors. It avoids 'inspiration porn' and focuses on their struggle for human rights and ability to act.
Present on Screen
- Provides a nuanced, ability to act-driven portrayal of the disabled community.
- Effectively critiques patriarchal and state-driven control over female bodies.
- Challenges the perceived benevolence of Western social and medical institutions.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
- Features limited racial and multi-ethnic diversity within its historical scope.
Official Synopsis
Wanda's world has been turned upside down when her teenage daughter Nina suddenly turns up in a hijab. Nina has secretly converted to Islam.
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