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We the Jury

Name: We the Jury
Director: Sturla Gunnarsson
Released: 1996
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1996

TV-14

Director

Sturla Gunnarsson

Runtime

90 minutes

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We the Jury functions as a psychological study of judicial subjectivity. It uses moral relativism to highlight how individual biases shape systemic outcomes, shifting the focus from guilt to the nuances of intent. However, this intellectual exploration is contained within a traditionalist framework. The film lacks significant engagement with gender, racial, or LGBTQ+ diversity, opting instead for a homogeneous exploration of mid-century social dynamics. Ultimately, the work serves as a study of the breakdown of social cohesion rather than an intentional disruption of demographic hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does We the Jury have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. There are no hints of queer-coded subtext or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does We the Jury portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male-dominated environment typical of its 1950s Norwegian setting. It focuses on the psychological tension between male characters, reinforcing traditional masculine hierarchies without giving much attention to women’s roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is We the Jury?

Minimal

Set in mid-century Norway, the film features a largely homogeneous cast. The lack of racial diversity reflects the era's social constraints rather than challenging them.

How does We the Jury represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores moral relativism by debating manslaughter versus murder. It portrays the legal system as a site of subjective interpretation and personal bias rather than absolute truth.

Does We the Jury include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No narrative arcs center on neurodivergence or physical impairment.

Present on Screen

The narrative effectively deconstructs the concept of absolute truth through moral relativism.
It provides a sophisticated look at how personal biases influence systemic judicial outcomes.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight-centered perspectives.
The setting reinforces traditional masculine hierarchies with very little women's ability to drive the story.
The cast is largely homogeneous, lacking racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

Jury has to decide on a murder case but some of the jurors have their own agendas or are biased. Sounds like '12 Angry Men' but this is not a remake. It's a totally fresh take on the theme. Totally different case, for example. There is no question about the identity of the culprit, the jury has to decide between manslaughter and murder. - Written by Holger Hellmuth hellmuth@ira.uka.de

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