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Name: We
Director: Rene Eller
Released: 2018
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2018

Unrated

Director

Rene Eller

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Rene Eller’s film is a raw exploration of adolescent development that emphasizes queer identity and the subversion of traditional masculinity. By placing non-straight relationships at the center of the story, it provides a nuanced look at identity formation. However, the film's reach is limited by a lack of racial and ethnic diversity. The uniform cast reflects its specific setting but misses opportunities for more varied storytelling. Ultimately, the film excels as a study of emotional vulnerability, navigating the darker shifts from innocence to predatory behavior.

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Category Breakdown

Does We have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

The film focuses on a queer storyline rather than treating same-sex attraction as a side plot. It delves into the physical and emotional aspects of intimacy between male characters to challenge traditional expectations.

How does We portray gender?

Good

The story overturns typical masculine stereotypes by highlighting the vulnerability and emotional sensitivity of its male characters. This breaks down the stoic male stereotype through a lens of physical sensitivity and openness.

How racially and ethnically diverse is We?

Limited

The cast remains fairly uniform, reflecting the specific rural Belgian-Dutch border setting. The narrative lacks diverse ethnic backgrounds or perspectives on race to diversify the social landscape.

How does We represent religion and culture?

Good

The film examines moral ambiguity by showing characters moving from curiosity to predatory behavior through personal morality. It questions traditional authority by depicting conflicts with parents and society.

Does We include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication that visible or invisible disabilities influence the characters' roles or the story's progression.

Present on Screen

Strongly centers queer identity as a core narrative element rather than a side plot.
Effectively dismantles traditional male clichés by emphasizing emotional vulnerability and sensitivity.
Provides a nuanced portrayal of identity formation through non-straight relationships.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, resulting in a uniform cast and limited varied perspectives.
Does not include representation for visible or invisible disabilities within the character arcs.

Official Synopsis

During a scorching summer in a Belgian-Dutch border village, eight teenagers play games of discovery to break the listless monotony. They challenge each other and themselves and pretty soon, their sexual curiosity starts to blur the lines between right and wrong. As innocence is crushed in depraved games and sexual exploitation, the teenagers soon turn into ruthless predators.

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