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Lime

Name: Lime
Director: Nathilde Overrein Rapp
Released: 2001
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2001

Director

Nathilde Overrein Rapp

Runtime

92 minutes

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Lime is a character-driven drama that prioritizes the subjective emotional truth of a sixteen-year-old girl. It successfully deconstructs traditional domestic stability by focusing on women's ability to drive the story and rebellion against parental authority. While the film offers a progressive look at female social spheres and musical pursuits, it lacks significant racial or explicit LGBTQ+ markers, resulting in a moderate score due to its narrow social scope. The narrative effectively uses adolescent friction to explore themes of individual liberation against systemic instability, though it remains limited by its homogeneous setting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lime have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film highlights female friendships and unconventional social structures but does not clearly confirm any characters' LGBTQ+ identities, resulting in moderate representation without overt markers.

How does Lime portray gender?

Good

The story centers on a woman's ability to act and emotional depth. By portraying her as a musician and depicting her mother as unstable, it challenges traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lime?

Minimal

The narrative focuses on a localized, homogeneous social environment with no evidence of a multi-ethnic cast or diverse racial identities.

How does Lime represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques traditional domestic stability and the nuclear family unit, emphasizing the tension between personal desires and familial expectations.

Does Lime include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Strong focus on women's ability to drive the story and emotional complexity.
Effective deconstruction of traditional, stable maternal roles.
Exploration of individual liberation against familial expectations.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or queer identities.
Absence of racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
No visible representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Tanya is almost sixteen and angry. She is in love with Henrik and unhappy. Her mother has decided they're moving the very same day Tanya gets the job as drummer in Henrik's band, Limbo. It really isn't much fun having to leave behind everything you care about. Nor is it much fun having a mother who keeps on changing her boyfriends. And who doesn't understand that sitting in a coffee bar in town with friends is infinitely better than rummaging about in a field in the country. In fact it just is no good being 16 and being forced to abandon the things that really matter in life - love, friends and music. Unless you can find a way to run away from it all. But that takes courage. And money. Tanya gets a little less angry the day Lisbeth gives her a ride. Lisbeth who's always running around on her moped. And is a good laugh. Lisbeth who's got a boyfriend - Iver. Tanya thinks. Tanya who's only got her sheep dog Floyd. And her little brother Joachim. She thinks.

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