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Arrangement

Arrangement

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1999

R

Director

H.H. Cooper

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The arrangement functions as a subversion of standard romantic clichés, particularly regarding how women respond to infidelity. By shifting the power dynamic away from traditional submissive roles, the film offers a moderate challenge to social norms. However, the film's impact is limited by its narrow focus on heterosexual relationships. The narrative remains centered on traditional social contracts, leaving significant gaps in broader representation of different types of relationships. Without data on racial, LGBTQ+, or disability inclusion, the film's diversity profile remains incomplete and largely centered on a single type of relationship restructuring.

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Category Breakdown

Does Arrangement have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on heterosexual relationships and does not include any visible queer presence or non-cisgender identities.

How does Arrangement portray gender?

Fair

The story challenges traditional gender roles by giving the fiancée a significant role in driving the plot. She expands the boundaries of the relationship rather than playing the part of a scorned woman.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Arrangement?

Minimal

The provided information does not contain details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. No assessment of diverse casting can be made.

How does Arrangement represent religion and culture?

Fair

The premise critiques conventional social institutions by exploring a departure from traditional Western marital structures. However, it lacks a broader critique of religious or cultural systems.

Does Arrangement include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional gendered responses to infidelity.
  • Subverts the cliché of the submissive or scorned female partner.
  • Critiques conventional Western marital structures and monogamy.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or queer identities.
  • Provides no information regarding racial or ethnic diversity.
  • Fails to address disability representation within the narrative.

Official Synopsis

When a man confesses to his fiancée that he had a "one night stand," he's shocked when the fiancée accepts his suggestion that she see other men.

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