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The Things We Don't Say

Name: The Things We Don't Say
Director: Luis Fernando Midence
Released: 2019
Duration: 7 min

Representation Score

6.6/10

Good

2019

Director

Luis Fernando Midence

Runtime

7 minutes

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The film excels in portraying queer intimacy through a focused, intimate moment that comments on vulnerability. It avoids stereotyping by focusing on grounded, character-driven storytelling that challenges conventional social scripts. Through its exploration of the dialogue following a sexual encounter, the film delves into the tension between personal identity and public performance. This nuanced approach provides a sophisticated look at the unspoken aspects of modern relationships. While the film effectively addresses queer and gender dynamics, it could improve by providing more specific details about racial and disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Things We Don't Say have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

The film focuses on a romantic encounter between two male characters, emphasizing emotional communication rather than using intimacy as a plot device. It highlights the complexities of queer dating dynamics.

How does The Things We Don't Say portray gender?

Good

The movie challenges traditional masculine stereotypes by highlighting emotional openness and meaningful connections over physical strength. It portrays the importance of emotional expression and understanding between men.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Things We Don't Say?

Good

The film presents a non-Western perspective on intimacy through its creative team's lens. It shifts away from Anglo-centric storytelling to explore diverse urban social interactions.

How does The Things We Don't Say represent religion and culture?

Good

By focusing on a non-traditional relationship, the film questions conventional social norms. It emphasizes a secular, character-driven exploration of human connection over rigid cultural expectations.

Does The Things We Don't Say include disability representation?

Minimal

The film contains no visible or invisible representation of characters with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Focuses on queer intimacy through meaningful conversations rather than as a mere plot device.
Challenges traditional masculine stereotypes by emphasizing emotional openness and meaningful connections.
Offers a sophisticated exploration of the emotional labor within non-straight-centered dating.

Limited or Absent

Could provide more details about racial and ethnic casting.
Currently lacks any representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Damian and Mateo were just looking for a night of passion after meeting at a party. But when morning comes, they find themselves having the conversation no one expects after a one-night stand. This LGBTQ+ short film sensitively explores male vulnerability and those awkward moments that could change everything.

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