You are here:

Nobody

Name: Nobody
Director: Christos Nikoleris
Released: 2011
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

6.1/10

Good

2011

Director

Christos Nikoleris

Runtime

96 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

The film does not strongly emphasize ethnic diversity in a multi-layered manner. Instead, it focuses on the unique experiences of Russian and Albanian second-generation immigrants, moving away from homogeneous casting and traditional Western assimilation stories. While the film offers a nuanced exploration of cultural clashes and mixed identities, it remains conventional in its portrayal of romance and gender roles. The focus on a heterosexual relationship and the absence of disability representation contribute to a moderate overall assessment. Ultimately, the film’s strength lies in its departure from mainstream, domestic stability clichés, highlighting the complexities faced by displaced populations as they navigate unfamiliar cultural landscapes.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Nobody have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Goran and Julia, with no indication of queer identities or non-straight relationships.

How does Nobody portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around two young protagonists, hinting at potential female empowerment within immigrant contexts but without delving into specific gender dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Nobody?

Excellent

The film stands out by featuring a Russian-Albanian couple, breaking Anglo-centric norms and offering a platform to explore second-generation immigrant identities.

How does Nobody represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative challenges Western assimilation clichés by focusing on the tension experienced by immigrant youth. It examines the complex process of balancing ancestral traditions with new environments.

Does Nobody include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, neurological, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

Highlights multi-layered ethnic representation through its Russian-Albanian protagonists.
Disrupts Anglo-centric cinema by emphasizing immigrant lived experiences.
Explores hybrid identities and the challenges of navigating non-native cultural landscapes.

Limited or Absent

Does not include explicit representation or hints of LGBTQ+ identities.
Limited exploration of gender hierarchies or female empowerment.
No visible inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Goran and Julia, Russian and Albanian, are two teenagers immigrant second generation, two children with dreams and ambition to escape the environment grew. Things for both young people will become even more complicated when their paths meet. Love is lightning, but the two worlds collide, threatening to destroy the first thrill they feel about each other.

How are these scores produced? →