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Miss

Miss

Representation Score

6.1/10

Good

2020

Director

Ruben Alves

Runtime

107 minutes

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Miss disrupts conventional expectations by placing a journey of sexual identity at the heart of a traditionally straight-centered institution. The film uses the beauty pageant setting as a site for identity negotiation rather than just a backdrop. The production succeeds in presenting a modern, cosmopolitan reality through its multicultural casting and setting. This approach moves beyond monolithic beauty standards to reflect a more diverse, globalized landscape. While the film excels at character-driven identity exploration, it remains somewhat limited in its scope. It prioritizes personal ambition over a deeper critique of the systemic structures that govern these industries.

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Category Breakdown

Does Miss have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film centers on a protagonist's journey toward understanding their sexuality. By placing this quest within the Miss France pageant, the story challenges traditional assumptions about straight relationships and provides the character with meaningful opportunities to explore their identity.

How does Miss portray gender?

Good

The narrative explores ambition within female-dominated professional spheres. It moves away from passive stereotypes by focusing on the intellectual maneuvering and personal empowerment needed to succeed in high-stakes environments.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Miss?

Good

Set in the cosmopolitan fashion industry of Paris, the film presents a multicultural environment. The casting of Diane Guerrero adds a nuanced layer of diverse representation to the story.

How does Miss represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film offers a skeptical view of traditional institutions and the subjective nature of perfection. However, it focuses more on individual ambition than on broader systemic or religious critiques.

Does Miss include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant evidence of visible or invisible disabilities serving as central plot points or character drivers in this film.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional assumptions about straight relationships by centering a protagonist's sexual identity journey.
  • Provides nuanced representation through diverse casting.
  • Emphasizes character's ability to drive the story and intellect in female-dominated professional spheres.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks a broader systemic critique of the institutions it portrays.
  • Does not feature representation of visible or invisible disabilities.
  • Focuses primarily on individual ambition rather than wider cultural or religious commentary.

Official Synopsis

A young man seeking his sexual identity decides to take part in the Miss France beauty pageant.

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