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All of Us

Name: All of Us
Director: Willem Wallyn
Released: 2020
Duration: 112 min

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2020

Director

Willem Wallyn

Runtime

112 minutes

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All of Us is a character-driven drama that explores human vulnerability and the deconstruction of professional authority. The film succeeds by giving a significant role in driving the story to characters navigating life-altering medical conditions, moving away from superficial clichés toward psychological realism. However, the film operates within a narrow demographic scope. It lacks significant markers of multi-layered identity, particularly regarding racial and LGBTQ+ diversity, which limits its broader social critique. Ultimately, the work functions as a localized, humanistic study of mortality rather than an intentional subversion of systemic institutional hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does All of Us have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on individuals facing terminal illness but does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-cisgender identities.

How does All of Us portray gender?

Fair

The prominent female leads, including award-winning actress Maaike Neuville, suggest a move beyond traditional domestic roles. However, the film does not significantly challenge existing gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is All of Us?

Limited

The cast appears largely homogeneous, reflecting the specific Belgian setting. The film functions as a localized study rather than a multicultural exploration.

How does All of Us represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores mortality and the breakdown of traditional coping mechanisms. While it subtly challenges professional competence, it does not have a dedicated anti-religious or overtly secularist agenda.

Does All of Us include disability representation?

Good

This is the film's strongest area. By centering on terminal illness, the narrative prioritizes the lived experience and psychological depth of characters facing physical decline.

Present on Screen

Provides a significant role in driving the story and psychological depth to characters navigating terminal illnesses.
Avoids 'inspiration porn' by focusing on the authentic lived experience of physical decline.
Uses an inexperienced therapist to effectively deconstruct traditional authority structures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender arcs.
Features a largely homogeneous cast that does not challenge Western demographic norms.
Misses opportunities for storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity through diverse racial or ethnic ensembles.

Official Synopsis

The story of a self-help group of 4 people with a terminal illness, led by a therapist without experience.

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