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We Are Gold

Name: We Are Gold
Director: Éric Morin
Released: 2019
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

6.3/10

Good

2019

Director

Éric Morin

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

We Are Gold is a character-driven drama that emphasizes the psychological impact of a mining disaster. While it lacks broad diversity, the film delves into the shared grief and weakening bonds among three childhood friends. The movie centers on a female perspective within a traditionally masculine industrial setting, offering a nuanced look at how systemic failures affect individuals. It critiques the stability of traditional social structures through the lens of shared trauma. Overall, the film explores trauma and the instability of communal identity rather than showcasing diverse social vectors.

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Category Breakdown

Does We Are Gold have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around three childhood friends, but there is no mention of non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships among the characters.

How does We Are Gold portray gender?

Fair

Marianne, the main female character, navigates a male-dominated environment. Her viewpoint helps process the trauma of the traditionally masculine mining industry.

How racially and ethnically diverse is We Are Gold?

Limited

The setting and character names suggest a localized, possibly homogeneous community. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.

How does We Are Gold represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film looks at how communal stability breaks down after a major tragedy. It explores how shared grief challenges traditional social structures and institutional safety.

Does We Are Gold include disability representation?

Fair

The story includes the psychological burden of survivor's guilt and trauma. However, it is unclear if these conditions are shown with significant control or used mainly as plot devices.

Present on Screen

Presents a female-centric view of a traditionally masculine industry.
Explores psychological trauma and survivor's guilt in depth.
Challenges the stability of traditional social structures through shared grief.

Limited or Absent

Does not explicitly represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
Lacks documented racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
Does not show actively leading portrayals of neurodivergent or physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Ten years after the tragic death of her parents in a mining disaster, Marianne returns to her hometown. She returns to GOLD, the rock band formed by her childhood friends, Kristoff and Kevin, who is the only survivor of the mining collapse. For GOLD's short-lived trio, commemorative week will slowly drag them into shocking and confusing areas.

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