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Jackie & Oopjen

Name: Jackie & Oopjen
Director: Annemarie van de Mond
Released: 2020
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

2020

Director

Annemarie van de Mond

Runtime

90 minutes

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Jackie & Oopjen is a character-driven fantasy that explores intergenerational connections and women's ability to drive the story. The film transforms a static historical subject into an active participant in a modern journey, emphasizing female-centric problem-solving. However, the film remains traditional in its demographic scope, lacking explicit LGBTQ+ representation and broader racial or disability-related diversity. Ultimately, the film offers a meaningful framework for representation through its focus on female friendship, even if it does not delve into overt identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Jackie & Oopjen have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a friendship between a modern girl and a historical figure without depicting LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex romantic relationships.

How does Jackie & Oopjen portray gender?

Good

The story centers on women's ability to drive the story and companionship. Jackie acts as a primary problem-solver, emphasizing female intellect and friendship over traditional masculine-driven narratives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Jackie & Oopjen?

Fair

Set in Amsterdam, the film reflects a culturally specific European setting. The cast appears to align with local demographics without specific evidence of diverse racial casting.

How does Jackie & Oopjen represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative uses a clash of eras to critique modern customs. Oopjen’s perspective highlights the absurdity of contemporary social norms through a Golden Age lens.

Does Jackie & Oopjen include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health challenges within the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film prioritizes women's ability to drive the story by positioning a young girl as a proactive problem-solver.
It emphasizes strong female companionship and intellect through the bond between Jackie and Oopjen.
The narrative uses a historical perspective to effectively critique modern social norms and consumerism.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or romantic pairings.
There is no visible representation of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The setting and cast appear limited to a specific European demographic without broader racial diversity.

Official Synopsis

12-year-old Jackie has made Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, where her mom works, her second home. While wandering around after hours, Oopjen from Rembrandt's famous painting suddenly comes to life. It seems she is looking for her long lost sister. Jackie is used to solving other people's problems and decides to take Oopjen home, so they can go look for her sister. For the woman from the Golden Age, this modern world, its customs and appliances are a great adventure. And Jackie, who doesn't really have any friends at school, finally gains a true BFF.

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