You are here:
Patrick

Patrick

2019

Director

Tim Mielants

Runtime

92 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

Patrick is the handyman on his father's naturist campsite. The remaining time he dedicates to his hobby, designing and creating wooden furniture. When Patrick loses his campsite hammer, his quest to retrieve it takes him to the farthest corners of the camping grounds.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

4.7/10

Fair


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film follows a traditional male-female romantic arc. It lacks explicit queer identities or non-heteronormative relationship structures within the narrative.

Gender Representation

Fair

Gender dynamics remain relatively conventional, focusing on the connection between a male protagonist and a female lead. The story avoids overt misogyny but does not actively disrupt traditional roles.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The cast is primarily composed of white Australian actors. The narrative lacks non-Anglo-Saxon characters with high agency, resulting in a homogeneous demographic profile.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The naturist setting suggests a moderate critique of social decorum and conventional structures. However, the film lacks a systemic critique of Western institutions.

Disability Representation

Excellent

The story is bolstered by centering a protagonist with Congenital Insensitivity to Pain. It provides a nuanced, dignified exploration of neurodivergence and physical disability without using inspiration porn.

Strengths

  • Provides a nuanced and dignified exploration of physical disability and neurodivergence.
  • Grants the protagonist significant agency through his unique physiological perspective.
  • Avoids the pitfalls of 'inspiration porn' by focusing on practical and emotional complexities.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks intersectional racial diversity, featuring a primarily white Australian cast.
  • Relies on conventional gender dynamics and traditional romantic structures.
  • Does not explicitly center LGBTQ+ identities or non-heteronormative relationships.

AI Analysis

Patrick is a specialized character study that excels in its portrayal of physical disability. By centering the plot on a protagonist with Congenital Insensitivity to Pain, the film grants him significant agency and a unique physiological perspective. However, the film's impact is limited by its adherence to traditional demographic profiles. The cast is largely homogeneous, and the romantic structures follow conventional patterns rather than exploring intersectional identities. Ultimately, while the film offers a rare and dignified look at a specific lived experience, it functions more as a personal study than a broad social commentary.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.