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Misfit

Name: Misfit
Director: Erwin van den Eshof
Released: 2017
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2017

Director

Erwin van den Eshof

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film uses the 'outsider' cliché to explore cultural reintegration and identity. It focuses on a protagonist navigating the social structures of a Dutch high school after living abroad. While it touches on themes of social cohesion and conformity, it does not delve deeply into broader issues of diversity. The narrative primarily examines the nuances of transatlantic cultural exchange.

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Category Breakdown

Does Misfit have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film features a character who doesn't quite fit in, often used to explore queer identity. However, there are no clear non-straight characters or instances of same-sex relationships.

How does Misfit portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a female protagonist dealing with social hierarchies. Her journey challenges traditional views of adolescence and gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Misfit?

Fair

The movie centers on a Dutch person returning from the United States, suggesting a focus on a relatively homogenous European society.

How does Misfit represent religion and culture?

Good

The film examines the tension between American and Dutch social norms. It highlights the pressure to conform to local customs through the lens of cultural displacement.

Does Misfit include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or neurological differences in this film.

Present on Screen

Explores the complexities of cultural displacement and reintegration.
Uses the outsider cliché to analyze social hierarchies and peer dynamics.
Offers a character-focused perspective on the tension between different societal frameworks.

Limited or Absent

Does not provide clear examples of multi-layered complexity in character development.
Lacks representation of characters with physical or neurological differences.
Appears focused on a relatively homogenous social setting.

Official Synopsis

Moving back to her native Netherlands after years of living in the United States, a teenage girl navigates the intricacies of Dutch high school life.

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