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The Building

Name: The Building
Director: Marco Nguyen, Pierre Perifel, Xavier Ramonède, Olivier Staphylas, Rèmi Zaarour
Released: 2005
Duration: 1 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2005

Director

Marco Nguyen, Pierre Perifel, Xavier Ramonède, Olivier Staphylas, Rèmi Zaarour

Runtime

1 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film primarily serves as a technical demonstration of kinetic animation and Rube Goldberg machines. Its main goal is to tell a story through chaotic sequences rather than character-driven social commentary. Representation is secondary to the plot. While the inclusion of a Russian character adds ethnic specificity, the narrative lacks the depth needed to explore complex social dynamics or multi-layered identities. Overall, the film emphasizes physical comedy over nuanced social themes, leading to a narrow scope of representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Building have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on physical comedy and environmental interactions. There are no characters representing LGBTQ+ identities or exploring diverse gender identities.

How does The Building portray gender?

Limited

The story employs a traditional binary setup with a strong male character and an older female character. Although the woman initiates conflict, the film does not challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Building?

Fair

A character singing in his native tongue while wearing a Russian military uniform adds ethnic specificity. However, the limited cast restricts further exploration of racial identity.

How does The Building represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative relies on universal slapstick humor rather than ideological critique. It depicts a multi-ethnic setting without addressing specific religious or systemic issues.

Does The Building include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not used as a narrative device in this short film.

Present on Screen

Includes ethnic specificity through a character singing in his native tongue.
Features women's ability to drive the story through the elderly neighbor's decision to start the conflict.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and individuals with disabilities.
Relies on traditional gender binaries and domestic clichés without challenging them.
The limited cast hinders a deeper exploration of racial or cultural identity.

Official Synopsis

A guy is singing in the bathroom, his next door neighbor starts to complain, setting a chain of events in motion.

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