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Thrust

Name: Thrust
Director: Julia Gumpert, Olivia Kastebring, Ulrika Bandeira
Released: 2018
Duration: 14 min

Representation Score

4.6/10

Fair

2018

Director

Julia Gumpert, Olivia Kastebring, Ulrika Bandeira

Runtime

14 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Thrust (2018) successfully deconstructs gendered constraints through a blend of documentary and dance. By focusing on a dance group that challenges perceptions of the female body, the film emphasizes women's ability to drive the story and the subversion of traditional femininity. The film excels in its thematic depth, using movement to address complex issues of bodily autonomy and social decorum. However, its impact is limited by a lack of detailed information on racial, ethnic, or disability representation among the performers.

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Category Breakdown

Does Thrust have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film challenges traditional femininity through dance, disrupting expectations of female passivity and exploring bodily autonomy.

How does Thrust portray gender?

Excellent

Female characters play a significant role in driving the story, using physical movement to reclaim power and challenge traditional hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Thrust?

Minimal

There is no specific information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the dance group. The performers' backgrounds remain unverified in the available documentation.

How does Thrust represent religion and culture?

Good

The work questions traditional social norms and institutional decorum, prioritizing individual expression over conventional Western standards.

Does Thrust include disability representation?

Minimal

Documentation does not provide information on the inclusion of individuals with physical disabilities or neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

Strong emphasis on women's ability to drive the story and reclaiming bodily autonomy through dance.
Effective deconstruction of traditional gender hierarchies and societal expectations of femininity.
Sophisticated narrative structure supporting diverse perspectives on identity.

Limited or Absent

Lack of verified information on racial and ethnic diversity among performers.
No data on the representation of individuals with disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Juck (literally Hump) is a dance group that made its breakthrough in a 2013 viral video, where they pushed the limits of how the female body is allowed to express itself and make a statement. Since then they have 'humped' all over the world. A film that swings between documentary, dance and fiction asks the question, "What is femininity?".

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