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With the Wind

Name: With the Wind
Director: Bettina Oberli
Released: 2018
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

7.0/10

Good

2018

Director

Bettina Oberli

Runtime

88 minutes

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With the Wind is a contemplative documentary that prioritizes ideological depth over broad demographic representation. It succeeds in challenging traditional hierarchies by centering on a couple's struggle for autonomy against industrial progress. This provides a sophisticated critique of modern societal structures. However, the film's focus on a specific, isolated social reality results in limited LGBTQ+ and racial representation. The homogeneous setting restricts the scope of identity-based exploration, emphasizing instead the localized Swiss landscape. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its cultural and gendered nuances. While it lacks diverse casting, its narrative structure challenges the necessity of Western industrialism and presents a non-traditional view of gendered labor.

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Category Breakdown

Does With the Wind have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on the romantic and ideological relationship between Pauline and Alex. There are no explicit depictions of LGBTQ+ narratives or non-straight relationships.

How does With the Wind portray gender?

Good

Pauline is shown taking a significant role in driving the couple's practical life project. The film avoids clichéd submissive roles, presenting a partnership where intellectual and physical labor are deeply connected.

How racially and ethnically diverse is With the Wind?

Limited

Set in a remote Jura region, the film depicts a largely homogeneous population. The narrative focuses on the specific, localized demographic of the Swiss rural landscape.

How does With the Wind represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film excels in critiquing modern institutional structures and Western industrial progress. It explores situational ethics by prioritizing ecological values over globalized capitalist systems.

Does With the Wind include disability representation?

Fair

The narrative captures the physical vulnerabilities inherent in manual, self-sufficient labor. It offers a realistic view of bodily limitations within the natural cycle of life.

Present on Screen

Offers a sophisticated critique of Western industrial capitalism and institutional dependency.
Presents Pauline with significant influence, avoiding traditional submissive roles.
Provides a nuanced look at the physical realities and vulnerabilities of manual labor.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit depiction of non-straight relationships or LGBTQ+ narratives.
Features a largely homogeneous population with minimal racial or ethnic diversity.
Does not engage with specific disability advocacy or diverse identity-based exploration.

Official Synopsis

An isolated farm in a remote part of the Jura region: this is where Pauline and Alex are living in complete self-sufficient harmony with nature. Their life project is sealed by their love, their ideals and their work. The couple is now ready to take the step towards total independence, and start producing their own electricity. The arrival of Samuel, who comes to install a wind turbine, deeply troubles Pauline, upsetting their relationship and their values.

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