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Simple as Water
Representation Score
6.8/10
Good
2021
Director
Megan Mylan
Runtime
97 minutes
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Simple as Water succeeds as a humanistic disruption to typical documentary formats. By centering Syrian families, the film avoids the common Western media focus on violent spectacle. Instead, it uses a meditative structure to highlight the complexities of human connections. The film's strength lies in its commitment to non-Western perspectives, offering depth to a demographic often reduced to mere statistics. It shifts the narrative away from a traditional hero's journey toward a more nuanced, portrait-based exploration of survival. However, the film does not include explicit representation or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities.
Category Breakdown
Does Simple as Water have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on familial bonds in the aftermath of the Syrian war. There are no explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
How does Simple as Water portray gender?
The narrative highlights the resilience and domestic roles of women. It emphasizes the central role women play in navigating life after war.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Simple as Water?
The film features a majority cast of non-Western, non-Anglo-Saxon Syrian families. These families are the main drivers of the narrative, not just supporting characters.
How does Simple as Water represent religion and culture?
The documentary emphasizes human connection and personal morality over strict religious or national ideologies. It challenges the Western perspective by focusing on the disruption of state structures.
Does Simple as Water include disability representation?
There is no explicit confirmation about the portrayal of specific disabilities. While war can cause invisible injuries, the film does not provide verified details on this issue.
Present on Screen
- Centers non-Western, Syrian voices as the main narrative drivers.
- Provides ability to act to underrepresented demographics.
- Emphasizes humanistic connection over rigid nationalist or religious dogmas.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include explicit representation or stories concerning LGBTQ+ identities.
- Does not provide clear evidence or focus on disability representation.
Official Synopsis
A meditation on the elemental bonds of family told through portraits of four Syrian families in the aftermath of war.
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