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Wildland

Name: Wildland
Director: Jeanette Nordahl
Released: 2020
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

6.2/10

Good

2020

Director

Jeanette Nordahl

Runtime

89 minutes

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Wildland provides a nuanced look at domestic intimacy within a criminal framework, primarily through the lens of a female protagonist. It successfully subverts traditional gender roles by centering Ida's role amidst male instability. However, the film remains limited by its narrow demographic scope, lacking racial diversity and LGBTQ+ representation. Its strength lies in its moral complexity rather than diverse casting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wildland have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not focus on LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender expressions. Although there are unconventional domestic bonds, there is no clear queer subtext or critique of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Wildland portray gender?

Good

Ida is a central protagonist who navigates a volatile world dominated by men. The film challenges traditional masculine archetypes by showing male characters through their instability and vulnerability to violence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wildland?

Limited

The cast appears largely homogeneous, reflecting the demographics of rural Scandinavia. There is no evidence of diverse casting used to challenge historical norms.

How does Wildland represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative questions state authority by blending family love with criminal violence. It emphasizes localized, personal loyalty over broader societal or legal frameworks.

Does Wildland include disability representation?

Limited

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities serving as central agents. The story focuses on psychological grief and socioeconomic pressures.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional masculine archetypes by portraying male characters through their instability and violence.
Gives a significant role in driving the story to the female protagonist as she navigates trauma and new environments.
Questions traditional moral authority by framing criminal lifestyles through domestic tenderness.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender expressions.
Shows a lack of racial and ethnic diversity, adhering to a homogeneous demographic.
Provides no meaningful representation of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Following a car accident, which kills her mother, 17-year-old Ida moves in with her estranged aunt and her aunt’s grown sons. The home is filled with physical tenderness and love, but outside of the home, the family leads a violent and criminal life.

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