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Tell Her

Name: Tell Her
Director: Alexander Molochnikov
Released: 2021
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2021

Director

Alexander Molochnikov

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tell Her is a character-driven domestic drama that emphasizes individual emotional realism over the deconstruction of systemic hierarchies. The narrative centers on the psychological pressures of a custody dispute and the pain of family separation. While the film delves into the profound impact of life-changing decisions on a child, it lacks intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or engagement with broader systemic critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tell Her have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional nuclear family structure. There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Tell Her portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on maternal instincts and the loss of a father figure. It follows a standard dramatic framework without explicitly challenging traditional gender roles or social hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tell Her?

Limited

The film mentions a child moving to America, which may hint at themes of migration or displacement. However, there is no indication of a predominantly non-white cast.

How does Tell Her represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores family fragmentation due to international movement. It focuses on personal emotional experiences rather than broader institutional or secular critiques.

Does Tell Her include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions. Therefore, there is no representation in this category.

Present on Screen

Explores the deep psychological impact of parental custody disputes on children.
Focuses on the emotional toll of international relocation and displacement.

Limited or Absent

Lacks intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or the subversion of traditional social norms.
Does not engage with broader systemic critiques or diverse identity narratives.

Official Synopsis

What is to be a child to whom parents ask the same question every day: whom does he love more? Mom or dad? What should mom do if she madly loves her son, but circumstances force him to take the child away from his father? What should be done to dad if his son is taken to America forever, and he cannot imagine his life without him? This is a story of choice. When deciding for a child, a parent often does as he is comfortable with. The child agrees, afraid to hurt the parent, but time will pass, he will mature and at some point he will decide for himself. Only the parent from this will be much more painful.

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