
Loris Is Fine
2017

Representation Score
Good
2015
Director
Niels Bourgonje
Runtime
11 minutes
Average Rating
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Buddy is a nuanced character study that excels in its depiction of neurodivergent ability to act and queer intimacy. By centering the plot on the complex dynamics between two men facing a medical crisis, the film provides a meaningful look at queer vulnerability. The protagonist's neuro-atypicality is handled with sophistication, avoiding common clichés and instead focusing on the friction between individual cognitive processing and social etiquette. This provides a rare, ability to act-driven portrait of neurodivergence. However, the film's impact is limited by its lack of racial diversity. The setting remains culturally localized and homogeneous, missing opportunities to explore a more diverse range of identities within its European context.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on the emotional connection and support between two men during a medical crisis. It avoids simple clichés by delving into the vulnerability of queer relationships.
The story challenges traditional masculine stereotypes by highlighting a socially awkward male protagonist. It avoids typical gender hierarchies and instead explores the complexities of social performance.
Set in a contemporary Danish setting, the film features a predominantly white cast. There is no significant exploration of racial diversity or the way different parts of someone's identity overlap.
The narrative prioritizes a secular, psychological examination of alienation over religious morality. It challenges Western social norms by presenting antisocial behavior as a cognitive reality.
The film offers a nuanced portrayal of neurodivergence through a protagonist who plays a significant role in driving the story. It presents social isolation as a lived experience rather than just a plot device.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A young man agrees to support his ex lover during an HIV test. What starts out as an awkward reunion, soon becomes something more tender. Is there still hope for reconciliation?

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