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The Nannies

Name: The Nannies
Director: Julien Rambaldi
Released: 2022
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

6.4/10

Good

2022

Director

Julien Rambaldi

Runtime

105 minutes

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The film presents a progressive look at multi-layered identity by centering a West African woman in a position of domestic service. It successfully moves beyond including someone from a minority group without giving them real depth by giving the protagonist a significant role in driving the story to challenge systemic labor inequities. However, the film follows traditional romantic clichés and lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities. The narrative focus remains largely on straight-centered romance and class struggle.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Nannies have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story centers on a romantic relationship between Angèle and a young lawyer, but there is no indication of non-straight or non-cisgender identities. The film does not address LGBTQ+ themes or critiques.

How does The Nannies portray gender?

Good

Angèle actively drives the plot with her boldness and plays a significant role in organizing her colleagues to fight for their rights. She is not a passive character.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Nannies?

Excellent

The film features a West African protagonist from the Ivory Coast placed in a high-society Parisian setting. This setup allows for a meaningful exploration of immigrant labor and the lasting impacts of historical colonization.

How does The Nannies represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques Western socio-economic structures and the exploitation within the domestic labor market. It prioritizes collective social justice over individualistic capitalist pursuits.

Does The Nannies include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities central to the character arcs or the plot progression.

Present on Screen

Strong racial representation through a West African protagonist navigating Parisian high society.
Empowering female leadership as the lead character drives social change and labor advocacy.
Effective critique of systemic class hierarchies and the exploitation of domestic workers.

Limited or Absent

Lack of visible or invisible disability representation within the character arcs.
Minimal exploration of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered perspectives.
Reliance on traditional romantic clichés for the central character's development.

Official Synopsis

Angèle, a thirty-something from Ivory Coast, always cope thanks to the gift of gab and audacity. To escape from a bunch of dangerous criminals, she becomes a nanny in the uptown Paris, hired by Hélène, the single mom of eight years old Arthur. Discovering the work conditions of her colleagues, she decides to stand up for their rights, thanks to a young lawyer who will quickly fall for her.

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