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Flickan & Äppelgården

Name: Flickan & Äppelgården
Director: Christian Zetterberg
Released: 2013
Duration: 13 min

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Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2013

Director

Christian Zetterberg

Runtime

13 minutes

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Flickan & Äppelgården is a localized character study that lacks breadth in its representation. The narrative focuses on a small, homogeneous group of characters navigating a family medical crisis in a rural environment. The film adheres to a traditional structure, centering on childhood friendship and domestic struggle. However, it offers no visibility for LGBTQ+ identities, diverse ethnic backgrounds, or characters with disabilities. Ultimately, the film provides a narrow window into a specific family dynamic without expanding its scope to include a wider variety of human experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does Flickan & Äppelgården have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film contains no LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex romances. The narrative focuses exclusively on the friendship between Anton and Ofelia.

How does Flickan & Äppelgården portray gender?

Fair

While the plot is driven by a young boy, the central mystery revolves around a girl. The father is shown struggling to manage the household alone.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Flickan & Äppelgården?

Minimal

The cast and characters appear ethnically homogeneous. No characters of color are identified within the story or the cast list.

How does Flickan & Äppelgården represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story depicts a family in crisis within a rural setting. It centers on traditional family dynamics and the challenges of parental struggle.

Does Flickan & Äppelgården include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities are featured. While the mother is hospitalized, her specific medical condition remains unstated.

Present on Screen

Focuses on a central childhood friendship.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diversity in cast and character backgrounds.
Provides no representation for LGBTQ+ or disabled identities.

Official Synopsis

The film is about 13-year-old Anton, who—along with his little sister—is sent by his father to the countryside to spend the summer with his grandparents, far away from his friends and everyday life. With his mother in the hospital, his father simply cannot cope with looking after the children. Anton spends his days in an old, overgrown garden filled with apple trees, where he one day meets the beautiful and mysterious girl Ofelia and her dog, Frasse. They quickly become good friends, but as time goes on, Anton realizes that something isn't quite right...

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