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The Death, Dad & Son

Name: The Death, Dad & Son
Director: Vincent Paronnaud, Denis Walgenwitz
Released: 2017
Duration: 13 min

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

2017

Director

Vincent Paronnaud, Denis Walgenwitz

Runtime

13 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film primarily subverts mythological archetypes rather than exploring identity politics. By portraying Death as a human figure, it dismantles traditional authority and cosmic dread. While it avoids harmful stereotypes and features a diverse vocal cast, it does not explicitly represent LGBTQ+ identities or disability narratives. The film's strength lies in its surreal and domestic approach, challenging conventional storytelling norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Death, Dad & Son have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on a family unit personified as Death, with no clear indication of queer identities or subtext.

How does The Death, Dad & Son portray gender?

Fair

The story reimagines the Grim Reaper as a caring family man, shifting the focus from a masculine stereotype to a domestic figure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Death, Dad & Son?

Fair

The cast includes actors like Fily Keita, adding diversity to the vocal ensemble, though visual character designs remain unspecified.

How does The Death, Dad & Son represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative presents Death as a mundane household figure, focusing on situational chaos rather than strict moral or religious frameworks.

Does The Death, Dad & Son include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no clear depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Challenges the traditional, solitary masculine stereotype of the Grim Reaper.
Features a diverse vocal ensemble with actors like Fily Keita.
Embraces a secular, absurdist worldview that questions rigid moral structures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation or significant roles for LGBTQ+ characters.
Does not depict physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Visual character designs lack specific details about ethnic backgrounds.

Official Synopsis

Death is re-imagined as a devoted family man whose son doesn't entirely understand his family's role in the grand scheme of things. As Dad tends to his duties, the boy performs a series of well-meaning acts with hilariously disastrous consequences.

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