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Feelings

Name: Feelings
Director: Noémie Lvovsky
Released: 2003
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2003

Director

Noémie Lvovsky

Runtime

94 minutes

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Noémie Lvovsky’s *Feelings* is a character-driven exploration of intimacy that finds its greatest strength in its focus on women’s inner lives. By prioritizing the internal worlds of its female characters, the film provides a sophisticated look at emotional vulnerability and personal empowerment. However, the film remains narrow in its social scope. Set within a homogeneous Parisian context, it lacks racial or ethnic diversity and does not explore LGBTQ+ narratives. This creates a portrait of life that is deeply personal but culturally insular. Ultimately, the film succeeds as a psychological drama but falls short in providing a broad perspective on diversity, remaining firmly rooted in a conventional Western framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Feelings have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on the romantic relationships between two married couples. It does not include explicit LGBTQ narratives or non-cisgender identities, sticking to traditional romantic storylines.

How does Feelings portray gender?

Good

The narrative excels by focusing on the internal lives and emotional experiences of women. It moves beyond stereotypes to offer a nuanced depiction of womanhood and personal empowerment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Feelings?

Limited

Set in a specific Parisian environment, the film features predominantly homogeneous casting and lacks significant integration of diverse ethnic or racial identities.

How does Feelings represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes subjective emotional truth over strict institutional structures. It favors personal authenticity and the complexities of human connections over traditional social order.