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Doris

Doris

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Albert Jan van Rees

Runtime

89 minutes

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Doris is a character study centered around the realistic depiction of a middle-aged woman facing divorce and single parenthood. While the film offers a female-centric viewpoint, it lacks broader representation of diverse identities such as LGBTQ+, racial, or disability-related experiences. The narrative follows traditional dramatic arcs concerning women's roles and struggles, focusing primarily on socioeconomic and marital status without challenging broader societal issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Doris have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of non-straight relationships or same-sex intimacy. There is no critique of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Doris portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a female protagonist navigating life transitions. However, the emphasis on a divorced woman at a crossroads may reinforce traditional stereotypes about women's struggles in domestic settings.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Doris?

Minimal

There is no information available about the racial makeup of the cast. The narrative concentrates solely on the protagonist's marital and economic circumstances.

How does Doris represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film delves into the breakdown of the traditional nuclear family through divorce. It examines the instability of Western family structures without providing additional cultural context.

Does Doris include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not provide any information about the inclusion of neurodivergence or physical disabilities. There is no visible portrayal of mental health issues.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a platform for female-driven storytelling through its central protagonist.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+, racial, or disability-related identities.
  • Relies on traditional clichés regarding female domesticity and struggle.

Official Synopsis

On the eve of her forty-fifth birthday Doris Doorenbos ends up like a divorced woman with two children at a dead end.

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