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But Still

Name: But Still
Director: Erwin Michelberger, Oleg Tcherny
Released: 2006
Duration: 79 min

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Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2006

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Director

Erwin Michelberger, Oleg Tcherny

Runtime

79 minutes

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But Still offers a profound look at neurodivergence by centering the lives of people with Tourette syndrome. The film avoids treating their condition as a spectacle, instead focusing on their shared humanity through discussions of love and fear. The production maintains a balanced gender dynamic, which helps dismantle traditional hierarchies of masculine stoicism. This creates a space where emotional labor is shared equally between the men and women present. While the film succeeds in disability ability to act and gender parity, the lack of information regarding racial diversity and specific LGBTQ+ identities prevents a higher overall score. It remains a focused study of subjective, unconventional experience.

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Category Breakdown

Does But Still have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film explores themes of love and intimacy among the participants. However, it lacks explicit evidence regarding non-straight relationships or same-sex depictions.

How does But Still portray gender?

Fair

A balanced ratio of three men and three women avoids traditional patriarchal dominance. This structure allows for an egalitarian exchange of emotional vulnerability and dreams.

How racially and ethnically diverse is But Still?

Minimal

The provided information does not offer specific details regarding the ethnic or racial composition of the participants. No data is available to assign a score.

How does But Still represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative prioritizes individual truth and personal beliefs over institutional dogma. It frames neurodivergent expression as a valid mode of existence outside traditional social norms.

Does But Still include disability representation?

Excellent

The film excels by centering individuals with Tourette syndrome. It integrates their lived reality into the core human experience rather than using their condition as a plot device.

Present on Screen

Provides a significant role in driving the story to neurodivergent individuals by centering their lived experiences.
Avoids using Tourette syndrome as a comedic or tragic device.
Maintains a balanced gender ratio that promotes egalitarian emotional exchange.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit information regarding the racial and ethnic composition of the participants.
Provides insufficient evidence to confirm specific LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy.

Official Synopsis

A woodland setting flooded by sunlight. Three men and three women meet for a picnic, and talk and argue about love, dreams, beliefs and fears. All of them suffer from so-called tics: the Tourette syndrome.

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