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The Flower Shop

The Flower Shop

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Ruben Desiere

Runtime

78 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Flower Shop is a tightly-focused, character-driven drama centered on a specific criminal objective. The narrative structure emphasizes a homogeneous male ensemble within a localized setting. The film prioritizes the mechanics of a heist and survival over exploring identity politics. It lacks the complexity needed to address broader social dynamics or institutional oppression. Overall, the film functions as a localized struggle rather than a broader critique of systemic social issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Flower Shop have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or references to LGBTQ+ identities or experiences.

How does The Flower Shop portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around an all-male ensemble, reinforcing traditional masculine roles without challenging conventional gender norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Flower Shop?

Limited

The cast is predominantly made up of a single ethnic group, lacking significant diversity in racial or ethnic backgrounds.

How does The Flower Shop represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores themes of criminality and resistance against state institutions, but it does not delve into broader anti-capitalist or post-colonial contexts.

Does The Flower Shop include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it use neurodivergence as a storytelling element.

Present on Screen

  • The film provides a concentrated, character-driven narrative centered on a high-stakes criminal activity.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks diverse representations of gender, race, and LGBTQ+ identities.
  • The narrative reinforces traditional masculine roles without exploring diverse social hierarchies.
  • The story does not include characters with disabilities or neurodivergent identities.

Official Synopsis

In the back room of a flower shop, Tomi, Rasto and Mižu are digging a tunnel in order to break into the safe of the National Bank. After heavy rainfall, the underground maze gets submerged by water and they are forced to stop working.

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