You are here:

Alex, Listen to your Heart

Alex, Listen to your Heart

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2018

TV-PG

Director

Dorian Cambi

Runtime

13 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Alex, Listen to your Heart is a surrealist romantic comedy that uses magical realism to explore emotional connections. The premise of a heart calling a protagonist via a public phone offers a unique narrative hook, but the depth of its social commentary is unclear. Since the available details focus almost exclusively on the central conceit, the film's approach to diversity remains a mystery. There is no evidence of intentional representation or challenges to traditional social structures.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Alex, Listen to your Heart have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film's romantic comedy framework allows for non-traditional relationship structures. However, there is no confirmation of LGBTQ+ characters or a critique of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Alex, Listen to your Heart portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a single protagonist named Alex. There is no information about the gender dynamics of the supporting cast or whether the film challenges traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alex, Listen to your Heart?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the racial composition of the cast or the ethnic backgrounds of the characters.

How does Alex, Listen to your Heart represent religion and culture?

Fair

The surrealist premise of a heart communicating via a public phone suggests a departure from traditional storytelling. It remains unclear if this explores specific cultural or moral themes.

Does Alex, Listen to your Heart include disability representation?

Minimal

The film provides no information regarding the depiction of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

  • The surrealist premise offers a departure from strictly realist or traditional storytelling methods.

Limited or Absent

  • The lack of character detail makes it difficult to assess the film's commitment to representing various aspects of identity.

Official Synopsis

Alex has given up on love completely. However, one day his heart calls him using a public phone to convince him otherwise.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.