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The Liverpool Goalie

Name: The Liverpool Goalie
Director: Arild Andresen
Released: 2010
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2010

Director

Arild Andresen

Runtime

90 minutes

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The Liverpool Goalie is a conventional coming-of-age comedy that emphasizes individual character development over broader social critiques. It provides a nuanced look at the social pressures adolescents face, particularly through Jo’s struggle to navigate school life. However, the film lacks complexity in addressing diverse identities. It adheres to a typical framework for regional European family comedies, focusing on local social dynamics rather than challenging traditional hierarchies. Ultimately, the representation remains basic, as the narrative does not actively engage with diverse identities or broader cultural critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Liverpool Goalie have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses on general teenage experiences rather than exploring non-straight relationships.

How does The Liverpool Goalie portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a young male protagonist dealing with male-dominated soccer culture. While Jo’s imaginative nature avoids overly masculine clichés, there is no emphasis on female empowerment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Liverpool Goalie?

Fair

Set in a Norwegian context, the film focuses on local social issues. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or subversion of regional norms.

How does The Liverpool Goalie represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores personal resilience against peer pressure and social expectations. It functions as a traditional coming-of-age story rather than a critique of cultural institutions.

Does The Liverpool Goalie include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Jo’s character provides a departure from hyper-masculine sports clichés by emphasizing imagination and intellect.
The film offers a relatable exploration of adolescent social survival and peer pressure.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks prominent female empowerment and diverse gender perspectives.
There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation or queer-coded character arcs.
The film does not show significant racial or multi-ethnic diversity within its setting.

Official Synopsis

Jo (13) is a smart thinker with a vivid imagination, but is bothered by classmates, and is a rather hopeless soccer goalie. He does what he has to survive this difficult time in life whilst every kid in the street is trying to get hold of a football-card with the goalie of Liverpool.

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