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The Young One

Name: The Young One
Director: Julien Samani
Released: 2016
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2016

Director

Julien Samani

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film is a focused study of Zico's personal ambitions and his conflicts with a cargo ship crew. Its narrow narrative scope limits its capacity for broad diversity representation. While the setting in Le Havre suggests a multicultural backdrop, the film does not provide explicit markers for racial or LGBTQ+ diversity. The focus remains on individual ability to act within a traditional industrial environment. Ultimately, the work explores personal autonomy rather than serving as a platform for diverse social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Young One have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities. The focus is solely on the protagonist's personal journey.

How does The Young One portray gender?

Fair

The maritime setting is traditionally male-dominated, which can affect gender dynamics. The story focuses on Zico's struggles with crew tensions and established social hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Young One?

Fair

Set in the multicultural port of Le Havre, the film has the potential for ethnic diversity. However, specific racial dynamics or casting details are not explicitly mentioned.

How does The Young One represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative examines the conflict between individual aspirations and institutional structures. It emphasizes Zico's personal morality over traditional or singular cultural frameworks.

Does The Young One include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Explores themes of individual ability to act and the tension between personal goals and institutional pressures.
Uses a realistic, industrial setting that provides a backdrop for potential multicultural labor dynamics.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
Does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Does not explicitly detail racial or gender diversity within the crew's composition.

Official Synopsis

Zico has a thirst for elsewhere. He embarks on a cargo shop in Le Havre. Soon, tensions with the rest of the crew and repeated damages undermine his dreams of adventures.

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