This Kiss
2007

Representation Score
Good
2005
PG-13Director
Sarah Watt
Runtime
100 minutes
Average Rating
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Sarah Watt’s film is a sophisticated exploration of the human condition, centered around female autonomy and mental health. It challenges traditional storytelling through a fragmented, postmodern narrative. However, the film lacks significant racial and LGBTQ+ diversity, limiting its broader appeal. Its strength lies in its deep dive into subjective experiences, offering a powerful study of internal psychological landscapes.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on heterosexual relationships and internal emotions but lacks prominent LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
The film centers on female subjectivity, emphasizing the intellectual and emotional independence of women and moving away from the male perspective.
The film features a largely homogenous cast of Australian characters and avoids harmful stereotypes but does not seek multi-layered racial diversity.
The film takes a secular approach to morality, focusing on subjective ethical situations and the fragility of life rather than religious traditions.
Mental health and physical illness are integral to characters' identities, with the film focusing on the nuanced, lived experience of vulnerability.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
During one unusually hot weekend, four friends struggle after hearing some life-changing news.
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