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August 15th

Name: August 15th
Director: Patrick Alessandrin
Released: 2001
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2001

Director

Patrick Alessandrin

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

August 15th is a domestic comedy that relies on the cliché of the incompetent male to drive its plot. While it offers a moderate subversion of traditional gender roles by depicting men as less capable in domestic settings, the film remains grounded in conventional social structures. The story lacks multi-layered depth, focusing instead on a narrow, likely homogeneous social environment that does not engage with diverse racial or queer identities. Ultimately, it uses humor to temporarily disrupt traditional gender hierarchies without addressing broader systemic or cultural issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does August 15th have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on heterosexual relationships and does not include any queer narratives or non-cisgender identities. The primary plot does not address LGBTQ+ issues.

How does August 15th portray gender?

Fair

The film challenges traditional masculine roles by showing men as less capable in domestic settings. By having them handle childcare and housework, it questions the stereotype of the strong, independent male.

How racially and ethnically diverse is August 15th?

Limited

The setting depicts a typical European home environment. The story focuses on a single family unit without showcasing racial diversity or multicultural elements.

How does August 15th represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores the breakdown of family stability and personal relationships. It focuses on individual character flaws rather than broader cultural or systemic issues.

Does August 15th include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not center on neurodivergence or physical disabilities, nor does it explore these themes in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional masculine roles by showing men as less capable in domestic settings.
Uses humor to question the stereotype of the strong, independent male.

Limited or Absent

Lacks multi-layered depth and diverse representation across racial and queer identities.
Adheres to conventional social structures and traditional gender clichés.

Official Synopsis

Three men are abandonned by their wives for a few days in the summer holidays. They are alone with five kids to feed and a house to maintain. And they will learn what they did wrong with their wives.

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