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The Together Project

Name: The Together Project
Director: Sólveig Anspach
Released: 2016
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2016

Director

Sólveig Anspach

Runtime

82 minutes

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The film provides a nuanced view of modern French life by placing a diverse protagonist in a multi-ethnic urban environment. It avoids clichéd romantic structures by giving the female lead significant authority and control over the plot. While the film excels in its geographic and ethnic diversity, it does not explicitly engage with LGBTQ+ themes or broader systemic critiques. The focus remains primarily on individual morality and authentic relationships. Overall, the work moves beyond homogeneous storytelling by integrating diverse characters into a character-driven, globalized framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Together Project have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story centers on a heterosexual relationship between Samir and Agathe. There are no depictions of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender experiences in the narrative.

How does The Together Project portray gender?

Good

Agathe is a skilled swimmer who drives the plot through her strong moral decisions. Her intolerance for Samir's deception challenges traditional romantic formulas where men usually control the courtship process.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Together Project?

Good

Samir is a central character in the multi-ethnic city of Montreuil. His presence integrates diverse identities into the heart of the contemporary French narrative.

How does The Together Project represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines ethical and social issues through a secular perspective. The setting of an international swimming conference highlights organized social structures.

Does The Together Project include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities that affect their ability to take control or influence the main storyline.

Present on Screen

Placing a diverse protagonist in a multi-ethnic French setting.
Granting the female lead significant moral authority and control over the plot.
Creating a globalized backdrop that goes beyond localized, homogeneous storytelling.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit representation or exploration of LGBTQ+ identities.
Absence of characters dealing with disabilities or different physical abilities.
Limited engagement with broader systemic or institutional critiques.

Official Synopsis

Samir, a lanky crane operator in Montreuil, falls madly for Agathe. As master swimmer at the pool Thorez he decides to take swimming lessons with her. But the lie does not last three lessons - Agathe hate liars. Chosen to represent the Seine-Saint-Denis, Agathe flies to Iceland for the 10th Congress of the International Masters Swimming. Samir has no choice but to fly in turn also.

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