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Ron Goossens, Low Budget Stuntman

Name: Ron Goossens, Low Budget Stuntman
Director: Steffen Haars
Released: 2017
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2017

Director

Steffen Haars

Runtime

83 minutes

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Ron Goossens, Low Budget Stuntman is a character-driven comedy that centers on the 'underdog' cliché and slapstick humor. The narrative is built around traditional masculine archetypes and conventional social dynamics. The film’s focus remains narrow, reinforcing male-dominated industry structures rather than challenging them. While the raw, low-budget aesthetic subverts polished cinema, it does not extend this subversion to identity-based representation or systemic power structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ron Goossens, Low Budget Stuntman have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows traditional romantic storylines centered around heterosexual relationships, with no depiction of LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Ron Goossens, Low Budget Stuntman portray gender?

Limited

The story emphasizes male characters and their pursuit of fame. A female character is present but mainly serves as a catalyst for the male protagonist.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ron Goossens, Low Budget Stuntman?

Limited

The film portrays a predominantly white cast set in a contemporary Dutch setting, suggesting a homogeneous social environment.

How does Ron Goossens, Low Budget Stuntman represent religion and culture?

Fair

The movie highlights socioeconomic struggles and social dysfunction through slapstick comedy, focusing on individual stories rather than broader cultural critiques.

Does Ron Goossens, Low Budget Stuntman include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not prominently feature characters with physical or cognitive disabilities. The protagonist's alcoholism is presented as a personal trait rather than a condition requiring advocacy.

Present on Screen

The film offers a raw, unpolished aesthetic that contrasts with traditional high-budget filmmaking.
It provides a focused look at socioeconomic struggles and the absurdity of professional ambition.

Limited or Absent

The narrative heavily relies on traditional gender hierarchies and masculine pursuits.
The film lacks meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial backgrounds.
Female characters primarily serve as plot devices rather than independent individuals.

Official Synopsis

Alcoholic and low budget stuntman Ron Goossens has to get The Netherlands' most successful actrice between the sheets in order to save his own marriage. Will he succeed? A new outrageous comedy from the writers/directors of New Kids Turbo, New Kids Nitro and Bros Before Hos.

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