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She Monkeys

Name: She Monkeys
Director: Lisa Aschan
Released: 2011
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

2011

Not Rated

Director

Lisa Aschan

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

She Monkeys is a psychological drama that dismantles traditional gender roles and delves into queer identity. By focusing on the power dynamics and sexual awakening of young women, the film gives substantial influence to its main characters. While the film offers a deep look at non-straight relationships, it falls short in terms of racial and ethnic diversity. The setting is a specific Swedish suburb with a largely homogeneous cast. Overall, the film is a sophisticated exploration of identity, moving away from simple moral lessons to examine the complex, often manipulative inner worlds of its characters.

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Category Breakdown

Does She Monkeys have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

The film focuses on female-to-female desire and non-straight relationships, which are central to the main characters' development rather than side stories.

How does She Monkeys portray gender?

Excellent

It challenges traditional gender roles by highlighting women's ability to drive the story and make independent decisions. Instead of using clichés about teenage innocence, the film studies dominance and intelligence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is She Monkeys?

Limited

The cast is mostly made up of people from similar backgrounds, reflecting a particular Swedish suburban community. This limited diversity serves as a cultural snapshot of that area.

How does She Monkeys represent religion and culture?

Good

The story emphasizes personal freedom and subjective morality over traditional religious or institutional values. It looks at how social norms break down through a secular, modern perspective.

Does She Monkeys include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no significant portrayals of physical or neurological disabilities that play a key role in the plot or character development.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles by emphasizing women's ability to drive the story and make independent decisions.
Offers nuanced, integrated depictions of female-to-female desire and non-straight relationships.
Explores complex psychological power dynamics rather than relying on typical adolescent clichés.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, featuring a predominantly homogeneous cast.
The localized Swedish setting restricts the range of cultural and ethnic diversity shown.

Official Synopsis

When Emma meets Cassandra, they initiate a relationship filled with physical and psychological challenges. Emma does whatever it takes to master the rules of the game. Lines are crossed and the stakes get higher and higher. Despite this, Emma can't resist the intoxicating feeling of total control.

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