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Mothers' Instinct

Mothers' Instinct

Representation Score

5.2/10

Fair

2024

R

Director

Benoît Delhomme

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Mothers' Instinct is a psychological drama that emphasizes female-driven tension over traditional patriarchal structures. By focusing on the volatile emotional states of two housewives, the film gives significant roles to its female characters. However, the film's scope is limited to a specific Western social context, lacking visible racial or ethnic diversity. While the film excels in exploring complex themes of morality and social cohesion, it does not include explicit LGBTQ+ narratives or characters with disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mothers' Instinct have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film highlights intense female friendships but does not include any explicit non-straight relationships or queer storylines.

How does Mothers' Instinct portray gender?

Good

The story focuses entirely on women's roles and inner lives, challenging traditional domestic stories by making women the main drivers of both social harmony and conflict.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mothers' Instinct?

Limited

The narrative seems centered on a specific, localized social group. There is no confirmation of a diverse cast, suggesting a focus on a typical Western demographic.

How does Mothers' Instinct represent religion and culture?

Good

The plot questions the idealized Western family unit through themes of personal morality. It looks at how guilt and fear can destabilize a household.

Does Mothers' Instinct include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Highlights strong female roles and psychological depth.
  • Challenges traditional domestic stories by centering female-driven conflict.
  • Explores complex, relativistic themes of morality and social cohesion.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or queer-coded narratives.
  • Limited racial and ethnic diversity within the domestic setting.
  • No inclusion of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Housewives Alice and Celine are best friends and neighbours who seem to have it all. However, when a tragic accident shatters the harmony of their lives, guilt, suspicion and paranoia begin to unravel their sisterly bond.

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