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Apollo

Name: Apollo
Director: Loïc Dimitch
Released: 2016
Duration: 8 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2016

Director

Loïc Dimitch

Runtime

8 minutes

Average Rating

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Apollo focuses on the psychological pressures faced by young men during adolescence. By moving beyond typical coming-of-age stories, it examines how societal ideals about masculinity can lead to obsession and anxiety. The film effectively dismantles traditional masculine stereotypes, presenting physical perfection as a psychological burden. This offers a nuanced view of how gendered expectations affect a young man's inner world. However, the narrative falls short in providing explicit representation of diverse identities or LGBTQ+ relationships.

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Category Breakdown

Does Apollo have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film touches on sexual self-perception and anatomy from a teenager's perspective. However, it does not explicitly confirm any LGBTQ+ relationships or non-straight identities.

How does Apollo portray gender?

Fair

The movie deconstructs the idea of the 'perfect' male body by showing muscularity as a source of anxiety. It portrays masculine strength as a societal construct rather than an inherent positive trait.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Apollo?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the ethnic backgrounds of the characters or the cast composition.

How does Apollo represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story critiques social ideals by highlighting the psychological strain of masculine expectations. This approach shifts away from traditional views of adolescent development.

Does Apollo include disability representation?

Minimal

The provided material contains no information about characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Dismantles traditional masculine archetypes by portraying physical perfection as a psychological burden.
Provides a nuanced critique of how societal ideals influence adolescent identity and body image.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Does not provide any verifiable information about racial, ethnic, or disability-based diversity.

Official Synopsis

Apollon is a teenager hung up by the social ideals of masculinity. He fantasizes about having the perfect body - complete with big beefy muscles and a big banana.

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