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The Misogynists

Name: The Misogynists
Director: Onur Tukel
Released: 2017
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

6.7/10

Good

2017

Director

Onur Tukel

Runtime

85 minutes

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Onur Tukel’s film uses a claustrophobic hotel room setting to represent societal fractures. It disrupts traditional Western political and gender norms through its ensemble structure. The work serves as a sophisticated social commentary. It leverages a specific historical moment to critique the stability of traditional institutions and shifting power dynamics. While the film excels in cultural and gender critique, it lacks specific information about racial composition and disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Misogynists have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film showcases a variety of gender expressions and sexual orientations. These diverse identities clash with the protagonists' conservative views, challenging traditional assumptions about relationships.

How does The Misogynists portray gender?

Good

The narrative critically examines traditional masculinity. By depicting male characters as dysfunctional and socially inept, the film challenges the typical portrayal of male authority and leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Misogynists?

Fair

An ensemble cast reflects a fragmented social landscape. The tension between political activists and those in fear suggests an exploration of race amid political turmoil.

How does The Misogynists represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film delves into anti-establishment themes. It criticizes Western political institutions and nationalism by presenting election results as a source of systemic instability.

Does The Misogynists include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the presence or portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional masculinity and male authority
Engages strongly with anti-establishment and anti-nationalist themes
Highlights friction between diverse identities and conservative political views

Limited or Absent

Needs more specific information about the racial makeup of the ensemble
Lacks any representation of characters with disabilities

Official Synopsis

In a single, fully-stocked hotel room on the night of the 2016 general election, two Trump supporters celebrate the unexpected results. As the night rages on, an ensemble of characters venture in and out of the room. Some match the two’s enthusiasm while others voice their terror at the prospect of the incoming president, but most struggle to find reasons to care less about the results that caused the debauched celebration occurring around them.

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