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Her Side of the Bed

Her Side of the Bed

Representation Score

4.9/10

Fair

2018

NR

Director

Bryn Woznicki

Runtime

97 minutes

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Her Side of the Bed is a character-driven psychological study that emphasizes personal experience over broader social issues. It succeeds in highlighting a woman's perspective, using her subjective viewpoint to propel the narrative forward. However, the film lacks diverse representation. The absence of LGBTQ+ characters and limited racial diversity restrict a higher score. The focus remains narrow, centered on a personal, intimate setting. Ultimately, the film delves into the subjective nature of truth and reality through the lens of a single character’s mental state.

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Category Breakdown

Does Her Side of the Bed have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories centered around non-cisgender identities. It focuses on a typical romantic or platonic relationship without any clear queer themes.

How does Her Side of the Bed portray gender?

Good

The story centers on a female protagonist's inner thoughts and feelings. This emphasizes her perspective and gives her a significant role in driving the narrative forward.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Her Side of the Bed?

Limited

The main cast and setting lack significant racial diversity. Race and ethnicity are not used as key themes in the story.

How does Her Side of the Bed represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores postmodern ideas such as the breakdown of truth. It questions the stability of the home environment through a subjective, unreliable narrator.

Does Her Side of the Bed include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's mental instability highlights neurodivergent experiences. Her psychological struggles are central to the plot.

Present on Screen

  • Highlights a woman's internal psychological experience by focusing on her perspective.
  • Offers a nuanced portrayal of mental instability and neurodivergent struggles.
  • Explores the subjective nature of truth and reality through postmodern themes.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include LGBTQ+ characters or queer-themed narratives.
  • Shows limited racial and ethnic diversity in the main cast and setting.
  • Focuses on individual psychology rather than broader systemic or social issues.

Official Synopsis

The relationship between two best friends is forever changed during the course of one eventful night.

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