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Room(h)ates

Name: Room(h)ates
Director: Dominique Farrugia
Released: 2017
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2017

Director

Dominique Farrugia

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Roommates is an intimate character study focused on the complexities of living together after a divorce. It avoids typical divorce storylines by emphasizing the breakdown of the marital bond. The film presents a non-traditional domestic structure, moving away from the idealized nuclear family. However, it does not explore a wide range of identities or backgrounds. While the film delves into changing interpersonal dynamics, it does not seem to be a platform for broad social critiques or identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Room(h)ates have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story centers on a heterosexual divorce and the resulting living situation. There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-binary identities in the main storyline.

How does Room(h)ates portray gender?

Fair

The film challenges traditional divorce narratives by showing how Delphine navigates her independence while living with her ex-partner. This disrupts the usual portrayal of divorce.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Room(h)ates?

Minimal

The provided information does not specify the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or setting. No data is available to assess this category.

How does Room(h)ates represent religion and culture?

Good

The film questions the idea of the perfect nuclear family by showing a disrupted domestic unit. It highlights the complexity of broken marital bonds.

Does Room(h)ates include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the film.

Present on Screen

Disrupts the typical 'clean break' divorce narrative by examining forced cohabitation.
Questions the traditional Western ideal of a stable nuclear family.
Highlights nuanced interpersonal dynamics and shifting power structures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-binary identities.
Does not provide information on racial or ethnic diversity among the cast.
Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Delphine and Yvan divorce. While his financial situation does not allow him to find a home, Yvan remembers that he owns 20% of his ex-wife's house. He then returned to live with Delphine, in his 20%. The two ex will discover the joys of forced housemates.

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