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Perfect Nanny

Name: Perfect Nanny
Director: Lucie Borleteau
Released: 2019
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

6.0/10

Good

2019

PG-13

Director

Lucie Borleteau

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Perfect Nanny is a psychological thriller that focuses on class warfare and gendered power struggles. While it provides a nuanced, female-driven narrative that challenges traditional gender roles, its impact is limited by a lack of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The film's focus on a homogeneous Parisian social circle results in low scores for racial and LGBTQ+ diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Perfect Nanny have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional nuclear family unit and does not include LGBTQ+ characters or narratives.

How does Perfect Nanny portray gender?

Good

The narrative centers on a contest of intellect between a female employer and a male caregiver, challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Perfect Nanny?

Limited

The film's setting is primarily within a homogeneous Parisian upper-middle-class environment, lacking significant racial diversity.

How does Perfect Nanny represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques capitalist structures and the fragility of the upper-class domestic sphere.

Does Perfect Nanny include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no meaningful representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles by centering the power struggle on female intellect and manipulation.
Critiques capitalist structures and the perceived stability of the Western family unit.

Limited or Absent

Lacks significant racial and ethnic diversity, focusing on a homogeneous upper-middle-class environment.
Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
Provides no meaningful inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When Myriam, the mother of two young children, decides, despite the reluctance of her husband to resume her activity in a law firm, the couple is looking for a nanny. After a severe casting, they hire Louise, who quickly conquers the affection of children and gradually occupies a central place in the home. Gradually the trap of mutual dependence will close, until the tragedy.

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