You are here:

NWR

Name: NWR
Director: Laurent Duroche
Released: 2012
Duration: 65 min

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

2012

PG-13

Director

Laurent Duroche

Runtime

65 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

NWR serves as a specialized profile of a singular auteur rather than a broad study of diverse demographics. Its value lies in celebrating non-conformist, visionary storytelling that challenges traditional cinematic clichés. The film achieves a degree of internationalism by moving between Denmark and Thailand. This provides a globalized backdrop, though the narrative remains anchored to the specific career arc of a Western filmmaker. Ultimately, the documentary lacks significant representation across most demographic categories, functioning instead as a deep dive into the professional life and artistic philosophy of one man.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does NWR have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary focuses on the creative psyche of Nicolas Winding Refn. It does not include explicit narratives about LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does NWR portray gender?

Fair

The film centers on the professional journey of a male director. It features prominent male industry figures like Ryan Gosling and Mads Mikkelsen, highlighting a male-dominated creative environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is NWR?

Fair

The narrative spans from Denmark to Thailand, providing a global perspective. However, the biographical focus on a Danish director keeps the scope largely centered on Western cinematic history.

How does NWR represent religion and culture?

Good

The film prioritizes individual artistic expression and subjective truth over commercial norms. Its movement between European and Southeast Asian contexts provides a sense of cultural fluidity.

Does NWR include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

The film offers a globalized perspective by moving between European and Southeast Asian locations.
It celebrates non-traditional, visionary storytelling that challenges standard industry expectations.
The inclusion of international figures like Alejandro Jodorowsky adds to its artistic breadth.

Limited or Absent

The documentary lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
The focus remains heavily on a male-dominated creative environment and male industry figures.
The narrative is primarily centered on Western cinematic history and a single director's arc.

Official Synopsis

A documentary about Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn, winner of the Best Director award at the Cannes Festival in 2011 for Drive. From his childhood to the shooting of his next movie, Only God Forgives, in Thailand, discover the whole career of a truly visionary filmmaker. With Ryan Gosling, Mads Mikkelsen, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Gaspar Noé, Peter Peter and Zlatko Buric.

How are these scores produced? →