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Farmlands

Name: Farmlands
Director: Lauren Southern
Released: 2018
Duration: 73 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Lauren Southern

Runtime

73 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Farmlands is a documentary that emphasizes a specific, traditionalist narrative centered on the Boer farming community in South Africa. The film’s structure revolves around preserving established ethnic and cultural identities rather than adopting progressive or multi-layered frameworks. The content focuses on heritage, land ownership, and perceived threats to a specific demographic. This narrow focus leads to a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities, diverse gender roles, or disability perspectives. Ultimately, the film serves as a critique of modern political shifts, reinforcing traditionalist views on community and identity without exploring a broader spectrum of human experience.

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Category Breakdown

Does Farmlands have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary does not feature any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities or sexual orientation. The focus is solely on agricultural and ethnic issues.

How does Farmlands portray gender?

Limited

The film highlights traditional patriarchal structures, particularly concerning land ownership and family lineage. It emphasizes maintaining traditional roles within the Boer farming community.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Farmlands?

Minimal

The narrative centers on a specific ethnic group, presenting their struggles through a lens of perceived victimhood. It highlights ethnic distinctions without blending or deconstructing racial hierarchies.

How does Farmlands represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The documentary upholds traditionalist values regarding land and heritage. It critiques modern political shifts without promoting secularism or cultural deconstruction.

Does Farmlands include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no integration of individuals with visible or invisible disabilities into the narrative. These characters are not portrayed with significant roles or influence.

Present on Screen

Offers a focused examination of the specific cultural and demographic concerns of the Boer farming community.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from including characters with LGBTQ+ identities or diverse sexual orientations.
Should consider integrating individuals with visible or invisible disabilities.
Needs to address and subvert traditional gender hierarchies.
Should explore perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity and the deconstruction of racial hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Lauren Southern’s distubing documentary about the violence against Boer farmers in South Africa.

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