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Everybody Knows

Name: Everybody Knows
Director: Asghar Farhadi
Released: 2018
Duration: 132 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2018

Director

Asghar Farhadi

Runtime

132 minutes

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Asghar Farhadi’s thriller emphasizes philosophical depth and psychological complexity over demographic variety. While the narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities, racial diversity, or disability, it excels in its thematic deconstruction of absolute morality. It moves beyond binary notions of guilt and innocence. Ultimately, the film is a study of systemic pressure and the erosion of trust, providing a sophisticated look at social dynamics rather than a broad spectrum of identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Everybody Knows have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a traditional family with no LGBTQ+ characters or non-binary gender identities.

How does Everybody Knows portray gender?

Fair

The female protagonist challenges the stereotype of the passive wife by showing her psychological strength and resilience. The story delves into emotional labor and the breakdown of traditional household stability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Everybody Knows?

Fair

The cast is primarily European, focusing on an expatriate family living in Spain. Diversity is limited to socioeconomic differences rather than racial variety.

How does Everybody Knows represent religion and culture?

Good

The film offers a nuanced examination of moral relativism and subjective truth. It critiques the fragility of social cohesion and communal institutions under pressure.

Does Everybody Knows include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed as central to the character arcs or narrative.

Present on Screen

Nuanced exploration of moral relativism and the subjectivity of truth.
Strong characterization of the female protagonist navigating intense interpersonal pressure.
Deeply layered narrative structure that challenges traditional social cohesion.

Limited or Absent

Lack of LGBTQ+ representation or non-binary gender identities.
Limited racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
Absence of disability representation in character arcs.

Official Synopsis

Laura, a Spanish woman living in Buenos Aires, returns to her hometown outside Madrid with her Argentinian husband and children. However, the trip is upset by unexpected events that bring secrets into the open.

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