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An Almost Ordinary Summer

An Almost Ordinary Summer

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2019

Director

Simone Godano

Runtime

100 minutes

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An Almost Ordinary Summer disrupts the typical domestic comedy genre by breaking down established social archetypes like the family patriarch. The film's strength lies in its ability to center the plot around non-traditional romantic relationships. While the film excels in challenging traditional gender and sexual norms, it lacks specific data on racial, ethnic, or disability representation, making it difficult to assess its overall diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does An Almost Ordinary Summer have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

The film focuses on a romantic relationship between two male characters, giving them significant roles in driving the story.

How does An Almost Ordinary Summer portray gender?

Good

The story challenges traditional gender roles by showing male heads of households as emotionally vulnerable rather than stoic.

How racially and ethnically diverse is An Almost Ordinary Summer?

Minimal

There is no specific information available regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, a score cannot be assigned.

How does An Almost Ordinary Summer represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film questions the traditional nuclear family and arranged marriages by emphasizing authentic personal connections.

Does An Almost Ordinary Summer include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this film.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional expectations by focusing on a same-sex romance.
  • Replaces traditional masculinity with emotionally vulnerable male characters.
  • Questions the traditional nuclear family and arranged marriages.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks information about racial and ethnic diversity among the cast.
  • Does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Two families meet for a marriage that neither want, and things take a turn when the respective patriarchs fall in love.

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