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Matterhorn

Name: Matterhorn
Director: Diederik Ebbinge
Released: 2013
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2013

Director

Diederik Ebbinge

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Matterhorn is a localized, character-driven drama that operates within conventional social and religious frameworks. The narrative focuses on a widower's personal regrets and his friction with a devout community, limiting the scope of its social commentary. The film lacks complexity in reflecting multiple aspects of identity, leaning heavily into a homogeneous European setting. While it explores the presence of a social outcast, the overall structure remains rooted in traditional dramatic clichés rather than diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Matterhorn have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story revolves around a widower and his village, implying a traditional social structure.

How does Matterhorn portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist's solitary journey. There are no female characters shown to have high ability to act or subversion of gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Matterhorn?

Limited

The Calvinist village setting suggests a homogeneous European social structure. The narrative does not indicate a multi-ethnic cast or diverse racial identities.

How does Matterhorn represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film engages with traditional Western religious frameworks through its devout Calvinist community. It functions as a moral drama rather than a deconstruction of these institutions.

Does Matterhorn include disability representation?

Fair

A deranged vagrant provides a character on the margins of mental stability. It remains unclear if this character possesses true ability to act or serves as a mere plot device.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of a vagrant allows for a narrative exploration of social outcasts and those on the margins of stability.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, focusing on a homogeneous community.
There is a lack of visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationships.
The narrative lacks evidence of female characters who play a significant role in driving the story or influence.

Official Synopsis

A lonely widower finds himself facing both his devout Calvinist village community and his own deepest regrets when he takes a deranged vagrant into his home.

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