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We Need Your Vote

Name: We Need Your Vote
Director: Mathieu Sapin
Released: 2018
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

7.5/10

Good

2018

Director

Mathieu Sapin

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

We Need Your Vote functions as a sociological exploration of voter engagement. It successfully showcases a diverse electorate that reflects the multifaceted nature of modern French society. However, the film’s observational style leads to a lack of depth in addressing specific identity-driven narratives. While it captures broad demographics, it misses opportunities to delve into LGBTQ+ or disability-specific stories.

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Category Breakdown

Does We Need Your Vote have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't specifically address LGBTQ+ issues or include characters with defined LGBTQ+ identities. It lacks explicit narratives centered around LGBTQ+ experiences.

How does We Need Your Vote portray gender?

Fair

The documentary presents both men and women together as part of the electorate without emphasizing traditional gender roles. Its observational approach avoids reinforcing stereotypes about gender.

How racially and ethnically diverse is We Need Your Vote?

Good

The film includes a variety of socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, challenging the notion of a uniform voting bloc. This inclusion highlights the diversity within the French electorate.

How does We Need Your Vote represent religion and culture?

Good

The film examines how social structures and disenfranchisement affect the relationship between citizens and the state. It explores systemic inequalities and political efficacy.

Does We Need Your Vote include disability representation?

Fair

There is no prominent focus on neurodivergence or physical disability. The film does not utilize disability-centered narratives to critique the electoral system.

Present on Screen

Highlights a wide range of socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds within the electorate.
Challenges the idea of a homogeneous voting bloc through detailed demographic inclusion.
Effectively explores themes of systemic inequality and political apathy.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more explicit LGBTQ+ narratives or character arcs.
Should consider incorporating disability-focused perspectives to enhance its critique.
Misses opportunities to deeply explore specific identity-driven storytelling.

Official Synopsis

Arnaud, a 25-year-old man, enters the campaign team of a candidate for the French presidential election as assistant to the Director of communication. While discovering the techniques, intricacies and rivalries of the electoral campaign, he will feel fascination for this world, as well as for its attractive director, Agnès.

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