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That Time of Year

That Time of Year

Representation Score

6.0/10

Fair

2018

Director

Paprika Steen

Runtime

101 minutes

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Paprika Steen’s drama excels as a specialized character study that challenges traditional gender hierarchies. By centering female empowerment and complex emotional landscapes, the film offers a fresh perspective away from conventional ensemble narratives. However, the film lacks broad demographic diversity. Its focus on a homogeneous Danish social environment limits racial and LGBTQ+ representation, keeping the narrative within traditional social boundaries. Ultimately, the work prioritizes deep psychological realism over broad inclusivity. It replaces idealized family structures with a complex, morally ambiguous portrayal of human connections.

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Category Breakdown

Does That Time of Year have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on traditional social circles and domestic dramas. It does not include non-cisgender identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does That Time of Year portray gender?

Good

The narrative challenges traditional male-dominated stories by focusing on female perspectives and interpersonal relationships. It explores the concept of female empowerment through life changes and domestic conflicts.

How racially and ethnically diverse is That Time of Year?

Limited

The cast is primarily composed of white actors, reflecting a homogeneous Danish society. The film serves as a localized study of a specific demographic rather than a diverse group of individuals.

How does That Time of Year represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes moral ambiguity and the erosion of societal cohesion. It breaks down traditional institutions by portraying the family as a source of conflict rather than stability. Religious and cultural traditions are deconstructed.

Does That Time of Year include disability representation?

Limited

The narrative focuses on psychological and emotional struggles. There is no prominent depiction of characters dealing with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Strong focus on female-centric storytelling and empowerment.
  • Effective challenge to traditional male-dominated narratives.
  • In-depth exploration of complex, mid-life interpersonal dynamics.

Limited or Absent

  • Limited racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
  • Minimal representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
  • No perspectives on physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

From Danish director and actor Paprika Steen comes a caustic comedy about the deep-rooted grievances that can rip families apart -- and the ties that bind them together.

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