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The Flood

Name: The Flood
Director: Guy Nattiv
Released: 2011
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

7.3/10

Good

2011

Director

Guy Nattiv

Runtime

101 minutes

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The film excels in its exploration of neurodivergence by making an autistic character a central figure in the protagonist's growth. This avoids including someone from a minority group without giving them real depth and delves into the realities of family integration. However, the film lacks diversity in other areas. It focuses heavily on a singular cultural and religious experience, limiting its reach regarding race and sexual orientation. Overall, the work succeeds as an intimate character study that questions traditional rites of passage, even if it stays within a narrow demographic scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Flood have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't show any explicit queer identities or stories. It focuses on the relationship between brothers and their journey into adulthood.

How does The Flood portray gender?

Fair

The story looks at the vulnerabilities of masculinity through Yoni's focus on physical strength. It introduces emotional complexity but still centers on traditional male milestones.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Flood?

Fair

The film highlights its Jewish setting and protagonist but focuses on a single cultural experience rather than a diverse cast.

How does The Flood represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores religious traditions like the Bar Mitzvah through a lens of personal growth. It emphasizes familial dysfunction and emotional turmoil over idealized religious structures.

Does The Flood include disability representation?

Good

The film offers a nuanced portrayal of neurodivergence by focusing on an autistic brother who drives the protagonist's growth and development.

Present on Screen

Provides a nuanced portrayal of autism as a central narrative driver.
Highlights emotional vulnerability and responsibility in deconstructing traditional masculine ideals.
Offers meaningful cultural specificity through its Jewish setting and religious context.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
Focuses on a singular cultural experience rather than a multi-ethnic cast.
Centers primarily on traditional male developmental milestones and rites of passage.

Official Synopsis

At the age of 13, Yoni is growing up. Fast. But not fast enough for this diminutive young man who is obsessed with getting bigger, taller and stronger. On the eve of his Bar Mitzvah, Yoni has no choice but to “become a man” when he’s faced with the unexpected return of his autistic brother who he has not seen for almost ten years.

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