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Three

Three

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2023

Director

Petar Pašić

Runtime

97 minutes

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Three earns its highest mark for LGBTQ+ representation by making a same-sex romance the emotional core of the plot. The film’s decision to disrupt a traditional marriage through this relationship demonstrates narrative courage and thematic focus. Gender representation is moderately strong, with both spouses depicted as accomplished professionals, suggesting an egalitarian dynamic. However, the story’s racial and ethnic scope remains narrow, rooted in a homogeneous Eastern European milieu. The absence of disability representation further limits the film’s inclusivity. While it challenges certain social norms, its overall diversity footprint is constrained by its narrow casting and thematic focus.

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Category Breakdown

Does Three have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

The film centers on a same-sex romantic proposal between Ivan and Aleksandar, making their relationship the primary catalyst for the story’s conflict. This bold narrative choice places LGBTQ+ themes at the heart of the drama rather than treating them as peripheral.

How does Three portray gender?

Fair

The narrative features a balanced mix of male and female leads, with both Ivan and Vera portrayed as successful professionals. This depiction suggests women hold equal career status to men within the film’s modern, affluent setting.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Three?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white and Eastern European, reflecting the film’s specific regional context. There is no indication of racial diversity or cross-cultural casting, limiting the story’s broader demographic reach.

How does Three represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story portrays a wealthy, modern lifestyle within a traditional marriage structure, challenging conventional norms by introducing a same-sex relationship into an established family unit. This tension highlights evolving cultural attitudes toward identity and commitment.

Does Three include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities are mentioned in the synopsis or cast list. The narrative does not engage with disability themes, leaving this dimension of representation unexplored.

Present on Screen

  • Centers a same-sex romantic relationship as the main plot driver.
  • Depicts female characters as successful professionals equal to their male counterparts.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks racial and ethnic diversity in the main cast.
  • No representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Ivan and Vera are a young married couple. Both successful in their work, they live in a luxurious villa with their daughters, Petra and Vanja. Aleksandar is their best friend, an architect, as well as Vera's work colleague, who regularly spends time with Ivan and Vera. Aleksanadar and Ivan are friends from childhood, they often go out to nightclubs where Ivan leads a double life. Everything will change one day when the surprising proposal Alexander makes to Ivan does havoc in their lives.

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