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Poly

Name: Poly
Director: Nicolas Vanier
Released: 2020
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2020

Director

Nicolas Vanier

Runtime

102 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Poly is a traditional family adventure that emphasizes naturalistic storytelling and animal companionship over social commentary. The film follows a standard genre framework, focusing on the adventures of a Shetland pony in the South of France. Since the narrative is centered on wildlife and pastoral settings, it lacks the intentionality needed to challenge social hierarchies. The film relies on established formulas rather than progressive or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. Ultimately, the work serves as a sentimental exploration of nature and family, offering little in the way of diverse identity-driven narratives or systemic social critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Poly have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It focuses on a traditional family adventure centered around animal companionship.

How does Poly portray gender?

Fair

The story adheres to conventional domestic structures and standard genre clichés. There is no indication of challenging gender hierarchies or depicting non-traditional roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Poly?

Limited

Set in the South of France, the film does not provide evidence of characters of color who play a significant role in driving the story. The plot revolves around a Shetland pony and its surroundings.

How does Poly represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story centers on nature and pastoral settings, maintaining a conventional view of the relationship between animals, nature, and the family unit.

Does Poly include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Focuses on naturalistic storytelling and environmental observation.
Provides a traditional, accessible adventure framework for family audiences.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more intentional representation of diverse social identities or non-traditional roles.
Should consider including characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Could explore diverse racial or cultural perspectives beyond its localized setting.

Official Synopsis

The adventures of Shetland pony Poly in the South of France.

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