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Stubborn

Name: Stubborn
Director: Armel Hostiou
Released: 2015
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

2015

Director

Armel Hostiou

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Stubborn is a localized character drama centered on romantic obsession and interpersonal friction. The film prioritizes individual psychological tension over broader systemic or cultural commentary. While the female lead's role offers a slight challenge to traditional romantic hierarchies, the film lacks broad characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. Its impact on diversity is limited by its focus on a singular, heterosexual romantic struggle within a setting that offers, but does not explicitly utilize, diverse social textures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Stubborn have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The main plot revolves around a heterosexual romantic conflict between Vincent and Barbara. There is no mention of queer identities or non-cisgender narratives.

How does Stubborn portray gender?

Fair

The film centers on a power struggle where Barbara rejects Vincent's pursuit, exercising a significant role in driving the story. This challenges traditional romantic hierarchies and the 'persistent suitor' cliché.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Stubborn?

Limited

Set in the diverse urban environment of New York, the film does not confirm a non-white majority cast. The ethnic composition remains unspecified.

How does Stubborn represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story delves into individual psychological states and obsession rather than institutional or familial ideals. It leans towards a modern, secular exploration of human impulses.

Does Stubborn include disability representation?

Minimal

The provided context contains no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The female lead plays a significant role in driving the story by rejecting the male protagonist, challenging traditional romantic hierarchies.
The film explores complex, non-idealized psychological states regarding obsession and courtship.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ centering or non-cisgender identities.
There is no documented evidence of racial blending or a diverse ethnic cast composition.
The story provides no visible representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

For the sake of love, Vincent has followed Barbara to New York. But she wants nothing more to do with him. Obsessed with the idea of winning her back, he decides to see things through to the bitter end...

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