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Holy Days

Name: Holy Days
Director: Nathalie Boltt
Released: 2026
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2026

Director

Nathalie Boltt

Runtime

101 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Holy Days centers three older nuns who drive, decide, and act to save their convent, giving women clear narrative power. A young Māori boy joins them, adding meaningful ethnic presence in a local New Zealand setting. The film treats religious life as playful and modern, avoiding rigid stereotypes. However, it lacks LGBTQ+ and disability representation, and the clergy remain largely white, limiting broader diversity. Evidence comes from synopsis and cast details, so some aspects remain unclear. The overall score reflects strong gender and cultural portrayal offset by notable gaps.

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Category Breakdown

Does Holy Days have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters appear or are implied. The narrative centers on a boy and three nuns without same-sex romance or queer subtext. This absence leaves a clear gap in representation.

How does Holy Days portray gender?

Good

Three elderly nuns drive the plot, make key decisions, and lead the road trip. The young boy accompanies them, but the women carry the narrative action. Their agency is central and visible.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Holy Days?

Fair

Elijah Tamati plays Brian Collins, a Māori young lead in a New Zealand story. The nuns and clergy appear white, creating a mixed but not majority-non-white ensemble. Ethnic depth remains limited.

How does Holy Days represent religion and culture?

Good

Nuns drink wine, joke, and drive, framing religious life as lively rather than strict. The convent faces closure, positioning the institution under external threat. This portrayal modernizes and humanizes their world.

Does Holy Days include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities are mentioned. Disability does not appear as a theme or character trait. This omission narrows the film’s inclusive scope.

Present on Screen

Elderly women drive the plot and make bold, independent choices.
Māori actor leads as the young protagonist in a local New Zealand setting.
Nuns are portrayed as lively, humorous, and fully human.

Limited or Absent

No LGBTQ+ characters or relationships appear in the story.
No visible or invisible disabilities are represented among characters.
Clergy and nuns are mostly white, limiting ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

When young Brian discovers plans to close a convent of delightfully eccentric nuns, he sets off with them on a wild road trip across New Zealand to save their home.

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