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The Pool

The Pool

Representation Score

6.2/10

Good

2007

Director

Chris Smith

Runtime

98 minutes

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The Pool is a social realist drama that uses a symbol of luxury to highlight the economic gap in Goa, India. It emphasizes systemic inequality over individual achievement. The film stands out by focusing on non-Western social dynamics and critiquing capitalist structures. However, it does not explore LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships extensively. Additionally, there is no mention of disability or neurodivergence in the narrative.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Pool have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses primarily on socio-economic issues rather than LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.

How does The Pool portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male character dealing with poverty, which challenges traditional patriarchal norms by focusing on economic struggles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Pool?

Excellent

Set in Goa, India, the film highlights the protagonist's experiences within his own cultural context, avoiding the Western perspective often seen in international films.

How does The Pool represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative criticizes the corrupting influence of wealth and extreme class divisions, emphasizing systemic issues over individual success.

Does The Pool include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication that disability or neurodivergence plays a significant role in the story.

Present on Screen

  • Highlights non-Western social dynamics and local Indian landscapes.
  • Critiques capitalist structures effectively.
  • Avoids the Western perspective by focusing on local struggles.

Limited or Absent

  • More exploration of LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight relationships.
  • No mention of disability or neurodivergence in the narrative.
  • Focuses narrowly on male-centric poverty and socio-economic issues.

Official Synopsis

A boy in abject poverty works in a hotel and becomes obsessed with a swimming pool in the opulent hills of Panjim, Goa, India. His life gets turned upside-down when he attempts to meet the mysterious family who lives at the house.

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