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Prank

Name: Prank
Director: Vincent Biron
Released: 2016
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

5.2/10

Fair

2016

PG-13

Director

Vincent Biron

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Prank offers a raw, unfiltered look at adolescent life, avoiding the sanitized, moralistic clichés typical of mainstream coming-of-age films. Instead, it presents a more complex and morally ambiguous portrayal of youth culture. The film successfully dismantles social hierarchies and traditional behavioral norms. By focusing on peer pressure and the loss of innocence, it provides a nuanced view of social transgression. However, the representation remains somewhat limited. The narrative lacks explicit markers of diverse identities, resulting in a moderate overall score.

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Category Breakdown

Does Prank have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film explores adolescent emotions and relationships but does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or specific character arcs centered around these identities.

How does Prank portray gender?

Fair

Lea is part of the main group of pranksters, which disrupts traditional gender roles within the peer group.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Prank?

Fair

As a Quebecois production, the film includes a range of characters reflecting the local population. The narrative presents a realistic and contemporary depiction of Canadian society.

How does Prank represent religion and culture?

Good

The story embraces moral ambiguity through its 'funny and cruel' themes. It prioritizes the chaotic, subjective experiences of youth over traditional values.

Does Prank include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions. The narrative does not include any characters with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a realistic, unvarnished look at adolescent social hierarchies.
Challenges traditional, moralizing coming-of-age clichés through moral ambiguity.
Includes a female character as part of the central group of pranksters.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or specific queer character arcs.
Does not include any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Does not explicitly detail racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.

Official Synopsis

Stefie, an unremarkable teenage loner, is recruited by Martin, Jean-Sé and Lea to record their daily capers with his cellphone. The four pranksters decide to set up a stunt that go beyond anything they’ve done so far… But this time, who will be the victim? A funny and cruel coming-of-age story about love, friendship, peer pressure and loss of innocence.

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