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De Familie Slim

Name: De Familie Slim
Director: Roy Poortmans
Released: 2017
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2017

Director

Roy Poortmans

Runtime

80 minutes

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De Familie Slim follows the typical family-adventure genre. The story revolves around a family of inventors competing against a corporate rival, emphasizing merit and ingenuity. While the film includes some ethnic diversity, it does not delve deeply into complex social issues. The narrative focuses on preserving the family unit rather than challenging broader societal structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does De Familie Slim have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not show any non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships. The story centers around a typical family unit, which suggests an assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does De Familie Slim portray gender?

Fair

Max Slim leads the story, but the roles of the supporting cast are not clearly defined. There is no indication that the film challenges traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is De Familie Slim?

Fair

The cast includes actors from different ethnic backgrounds, such as Najib Amhali, which adds some diversity to the film. However, it still focuses on a family-centric storyline.

How does De Familie Slim represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot follows a conventional adventure story focused on protecting the family unit. It highlights the importance of family over critiquing Western institutions.

Does De Familie Slim include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities that play a central role in the story.

Present on Screen

The cast includes actors from various ethnic backgrounds, adding diversity to the film.
The film avoids strict patriarchal dominance in its character descriptions.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
The narrative follows traditional genre formulas without challenging social hierarchies.
There is no evidence of disability representation in the character arcs.

Official Synopsis

Max Slim is inventor, but not the best. With all his findings, something is wrong. But when the rest of his brilliant inventors famile are taken to the annual inventions festival by their major competitor Teslison, Max is the only one who can save the Slim Family.

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