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Those Who Work

Name: Those Who Work
Director: Antoine Russbach
Released: 2018
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Antoine Russbach

Runtime

102 minutes

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Those Who Work functions primarily as a character study of a man facing systemic betrayal. While the film offers a meaningful critique of institutional power and the erosion of the traditional work ethic, it remains a narrow narrative focused on a singular protagonist. The film's strength lies in its subversion of the 'man of action' archetype through emotional introspection. However, this focus comes at the expense of broader representation, as the story lacks diverse casting and explicit identity-based representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Those Who Work have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories that address non-cisgender identities. There is no representation of queer perspectives within the story.

How does Those Who Work portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist who embodies traditional masculine roles. However, his psychological crisis and emotional vulnerability offer a departure from the typical stoic provider stereotype.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Those Who Work?

Minimal

The narrative focuses on a singular, individualized struggle without featuring a diverse cast. There is no evidence of non-Anglo-Saxon perspectives being included.

How does Those Who Work represent religion and culture?

Good

The film provides a progressive critique of capitalist institutions and corporate structures. It prioritizes personal, non-institutional bonds over systemic loyalty and professional identity.

Does Those Who Work include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters navigating physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions as central drivers of the plot.

Present on Screen

Offers a progressive critique of capitalist systems and corporate corruption.
Challenges traditional male clichés by exploring a protagonist's emotional vulnerability and psychological crisis.
Prioritizes personal connections and bonds over institutional loyalty.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diverse racial and ethnic perspectives.
Does not include representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
Fails to feature characters navigating physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions.

Official Synopsis

Frank, a man of action who worked his way up all by himself, dedicates his life to work. No matter the place or the circumstances, be it day or night, he’s on the phone, handling the cargo ships he charters for major companies. But when he has to deal with a crisis situation, Frank makes a brutal decision and gets fired. Profoundly shaken, betrayed by a system to which he gave his all, he has to progressively question himself to save the one connection that still matters to him: the bond he’s managed to maintain with his youngest daughter, Mathilde.

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