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My Emptiness and I

Name: My Emptiness and I
Director: Adrián Silvestre
Released: 2022
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

9.3/10

Excellent

2022

Director

Adrián Silvestre

Runtime

98 minutes

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My Emptiness and I is a character-driven film that delves deeply into the internal psychological world of its protagonist. By focusing on a trans woman's journey, the film goes beyond superficial representation to provide a nuanced view of gender dysphoria and the breakdown of traditional romantic ideals. The film shines in its portrayal of underrepresented perspectives, particularly in how it depicts the protagonist's control over her life and the rejection of conventional social advice. While it offers profound insights into gender and queer identity, it provides less clarity about the racial and ethnic diversity of the supporting cast.

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Category Breakdown

Does My Emptiness and I have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

The film focuses on a trans woman's transition and the challenges she faces due to gender dysphoria. It challenges traditional heterosexual relationships by showing her interactions with queer friends and using dating apps.

How does My Emptiness and I portray gender?

Excellent

The narrative overturns traditional gender hierarchies by breaking down the idea of princes and perfect families. Instead, it explores a more fluid and authentic sense of self.

How racially and ethnically diverse is My Emptiness and I?

Fair

Set in Barcelona with a French protagonist, the film hints at a diverse European environment. However, the specific racial makeup of the supporting cast is not clearly defined.

How does My Emptiness and I represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story questions conventional Western milestones by comparing traditional family ideals with complex real-life situations. It emphasizes individual freedom and personal truth over institutional guidance.

Does My Emptiness and I include disability representation?

Good

Gender dysphoria is portrayed as a central, lived reality rather than a spectacle. The protagonist retains control over her life while dealing with neurological and identity-related issues.

Present on Screen

Offers a detailed and empowering portrayal of a trans woman's lived experience and transition.
Successfully breaks down traditional gender hierarchies and idealized family structures.
Presents gender dysphoria as a central, authentic reality rather than a mere plot device.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more explicit detail about the racial and ethnic diversity of the supporting cast.
The multicultural setting is implied but not fully described.

Official Synopsis

Raphi, from France, fantasises about romances with princes, and about starting a traditional family. But in reality, things aren’t like that. She works in a call centre in Barcelona, struggles with at times embarrassing dates, and is diagnosed by her therapist as having gender dysphoria. During this confusing, yet valuable period, we follow this trans woman as she makes her transition, as well as in her everyday life. She talks candidly with colleagues, queer friends, and the men she meets through apps. In spite of all the advice she receives, it turns out that it is mostly time and experience that will help her embrace her place in this world.

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