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10 Days with Dad

Name: 10 Days with Dad
Director: Ludovic Bernard
Released: 2020
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

2020

Director

Ludovic Bernard

Runtime

104 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

10 Days with Dad is a conventional domestic comedy centered around a middle-class European family. It largely ignores the multicultural reality of Paris. The film lacks depth in representing diverse identities, such as LGBTQ+ individuals or people with disabilities. While it places a man in a domestic role, it does so through situational humor rather than a critical examination of social norms. Overall, the movie explores family dynamics in a safe, middle-class context without challenging established social hierarchies or diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does 10 Days with Dad have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to a traditional framework that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender. There are no characters with non-binary genders or same-sex relationships.

How does 10 Days with Dad portray gender?

Fair

The male protagonist deals with domestic responsibilities, but the film doesn't challenge traditional gender roles. The mother's absence serves as a plot point rather than a critique of gendered work.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 10 Days with Dad?

Limited

The main cast is mostly made up of middle-class Europeans. The story doesn't highlight Paris's diverse population and focuses instead on a narrow social circle.

How does 10 Days with Dad represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional Western family structures. It focuses on emotional healing within a middle-class context without addressing broader societal issues.

Does 10 Days with Dad include disability representation?

Limited

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The story focuses solely on the experiences of the central family, which are neurotypical and able-bodied.

Present on Screen

Examines the changing dynamics of parental responsibility through a male character.

Limited or Absent

Needs more ethnic and racial diversity among the main family members.
Should include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Could benefit from representing LGBTQ+ identities and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
Should make better use of the multicultural environment of Paris.

Official Synopsis

Antoine is the Head of HR of a big company. Managing people is his thing, so when his overwhelmed wife suddenly decides to go on holiday and leave him with the responsibility of the house and their four kids, he knows it will be a piece of cake for him. But Antoine has drastically underestimated the mess that four mischievous kids can cause...

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