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Above the Sky
Representation Score
8.2/10
Excellent
2020
Director
Jérôme Cornuau
Runtime
92 minutes
Average Rating
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Above the Sky is a character-driven drama that excels in portraying disability through a lens of professional achievement and ability to act. By focusing on a female pilot advocating for systemic rights, the film avoids common clichés of helplessness. While the film makes strides in gender subversion and disability representation, it remains limited in exploring multi-layered identities. There is no clear evidence regarding LGBTQ+ or specific racial diversity within the narrative. Ultimately, the film succeeds as a progressive study of resilience and social advocacy, providing a meaningful framework for empowerment despite its narrow thematic scope.
Category Breakdown
Does Above the Sky have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. Its main focus is on the protagonist's journey and her advocacy work.
How does Above the Sky portray gender?
The film challenges traditional gender roles by centering a female pilot. This portrayal defies conventional expectations of women in technical fields.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Above the Sky?
Specific ethnic composition of the cast is not detailed. The score reflects a neutral baseline common in contemporary European television dramas.
How does Above the Sky represent religion and culture?
The narrative emphasizes the protagonist's struggle against societal limitations and her dedication to disability rights advocacy.
Does Above the Sky include disability representation?
The film highlights a protagonist with significant physical disabilities who is portrayed as a licensed pilot and an active advocate for systemic change.
Present on Screen
- Provides high-level disability representation by highlighting the protagonist's professional achievements.
- Challenges traditional gender roles by featuring a woman in a technical, traditionally male-dominated role.
- Focuses on systemic reform and social advocacy rather than individual struggle.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks explicit representation or exploration of LGBTQ+ identities and narratives.
- Does not provide specific detail regarding racial or ethnic diversity within the supporting cast.
Official Synopsis
After losing the use of her legs in an plane crash at 18, Dorine earns her pilot's license and dedicates herself to advocating for disability rights.
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