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Teddy

Name: Teddy
Director: Zoran Boukherma, Ludovic Boukherma
Released: 2020
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

6.5/10

Good

2020

PG-13

Director

Zoran Boukherma, Ludovic Boukherma

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Teddy is a character-driven genre piece that prioritizes the internal experience of its protagonist. The film uses the werewolf cliché to explore themes of identity and the struggle against societal norms. While the metamorphosis offers potential metaphors for bodily autonomy and alienation, the film lacks explicit evidence of diverse casting. The narrative architecture remains centered on a singular male experience within a standard European setting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Teddy have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a character's physical and psychological transformation but does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ narratives or identities.

How does Teddy portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on Teddy, a male protagonist. There is no specific detail about the roles of female characters or the subversion of traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Teddy?

Fair

Set in a rural French town, the film's racial composition is not detailed. The setting reflects a standard European environment without intentional diverse casting.

How does Teddy represent religion and culture?

Fair

The werewolf cliché explores themes of alienation and bodily autonomy, focusing on the breakdown of the civilized self.

Does Teddy include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's involuntary physical changes could serve as a metaphor for chronic illness or neurodivergence. However, it is unclear if these changes are treated with real control.

Present on Screen

The werewolf cliché provides a framework for exploring themes of alienation and the disruption of social stability.
The focus on a character's physical and psychological transformation allows for a nuanced exploration of 'otherness'.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
There is a lack of detail regarding women's ability to drive the story or the deconstruction of traditional masculinity.
The film does not provide clear evidence of racial diversity within its rural French setting.

Official Synopsis

In a rural French town, twenty-something Teddy is scratched by an unknown beast and slowly undergoes frightening changes.

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