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Between Us

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Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

2003

Director

Laurits Munch-Petersen

Runtime

35 minutes

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Between Us is a character-driven drama set in a small, intimate environment that explores the lives of four young Copenhageners. Its strength lies in its potential for deep, intimate conversations. While the film includes a mix of ethnicities and strong female roles, it does not explicitly address broader societal issues. The narrative remains focused on personal interactions rather than larger social critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Between Us have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a love story but does not explicitly show characters who identify as LGBTQ+. There is no clear indication of queer relationships or ability to act.

How does Between Us portray gender?

Fair

The film features several prominent female actors like Helle Fagralid and Maria Stokholm. This highlights a focus on emotional intelligence but does not confirm any stance on gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Between Us?

Good

Including Farshad Kholghi in the cast adds to the diversity of the Copenhagen setting. This inclusion helps depict a more varied urban European community.

How does Between Us represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film centers around individual emotions rather than religious traditions. This setup emphasizes personal, subjective experiences among the young characters.

Does Between Us include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the cast or plot.

Present on Screen

  • The inclusion of Farshad Kholghi brings a multicultural perspective to the Copenhagen setting.
  • Prominent female roles offer opportunities to explore emotional intelligence.
  • The intimate setting allows for detailed character development.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks clear evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or queer relationships.
  • There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
  • The narrative does not clearly challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A modern day love-drama which takes place during one night, in one apartment with four young Copenhageners.

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