You are here:

Thinking of You

Name: Thinking of You
Director: Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Released: 1993
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

7.2/10

Good

1993

Director

Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne

Runtime

85 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

The film focuses on social realism, emphasizing class struggle over identity-based diversity. It excels in critiquing systemic economic shifts and their impact on society. While the cast is homogenous and the relationships are traditional, the film successfully challenges conventional masculine hierarchies. It portrays the psychological vulnerability of the 'provider' role. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its exploration of the intersection between economic utility and mental health, providing a deep insight into how systemic failures affect individuals.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Thinking of You have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

There are no explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or stories involving LGBTQ+ individuals in the film.

How does Thinking of You portray gender?

Fair

The film features a male character, Fabrice, who experiences a psychological collapse, challenging the traditional provider archetype. Meanwhile, Céline's role emphasizes emotional resilience and stability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Thinking of You?

Limited

The film is set in a predominantly white, homogeneous industrial community in 1980s Belgium. There is no significant racial or ethnic diversity among the characters.

How does Thinking of You represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques the dehumanizing effects of industrial capitalism and neoliberal economic policies. It highlights the impact of factory closures on individuals and communities.

Does Thinking of You include disability representation?

Good

The story explores mental health issues, particularly clinical depression, with psychological depth. Fabrice's struggles are presented without being oversimplified or exaggerated.

Present on Screen

Presents a thoughtful and non-sensationalized depiction of clinical depression and mental health issues.
Successfully challenges traditional masculine roles by highlighting psychological vulnerability.
Critiques systemic economic shifts and their impact on the working class.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more racial and ethnic diversity among the characters.
Maintains a traditional focus on relationships that align with conventional gender roles.
Does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities.

Official Synopsis

Belgium, 1980. On the banks of the Meuse river, against the background of a steel-producing city, factories close down one after another and lay off workers. One of those made redundant is Fabrice, who, at thirty-five, is proud of his trade, and now feels he has become useless. His wife, Céline, tries to renew his interest in life, but Fabrice remains trapped in his depression, and then one day he disappears...

How are these scores produced? →