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Drama  •  2015  •  19 min

Boys (2015)

Boys poster

Boys (2015)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Family Values: Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
7.1

Overview

Markus is in an institution for young sex offenders. He is a shy boy whose face tells wordless stories. There is no physical proximity at the institution, so the inmates wrestle. It is a place where skinlessness quivers in the air. Markus's only friend in the institution is the wayward, violent Tobias. Markus's trial approaches, and then Tobias will find out why Markus has been locked up.

Starring Cast

Sebastian Hiort af Ornäs  •   Marcus Lindgren  •   Rainer Gerdes

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High

The film's dominant themes align with progressive values through its nuanced exploration of fluid adolescent male sexuality, identity, and the complexities of male friendship, emphasizing self-discovery over traditional norms.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The movie features a primarily traditional cast of white male actors, focusing on their coming-of-age story. The narrative explores themes of male friendship and sexuality without critically portraying traditional identities or centering an explicit DEI critique.

Secondary

LGBTQ: Positive
Confidence: High

Boys (Pojkarna) offers an affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes through its protagonist, Kim. His magical transformation into a girl allows him to explore his gender identity and express his same-sex attraction, leading to self-discovery and acceptance. The film treats these themes with empathy, presenting Kim's journey as a positive and empowering path to authenticity.

Family Values: Leans Progressive
Confidence: Medium

The film portrays a teenager rebelling against his parents' expectations and normalizes a non-heterosexual relationship, thereby questioning traditional family norms and parental authority.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Boys" centers on the evolving friendship and sexual exploration between two cisgender male protagonists. The narrative does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. There are no depictions, discussions, or plot points related to transsexual identity within the story.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film "Boys" (2015) is an original short film featuring new characters. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon from which characters' genders could have been altered for this production.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film "Boys" (2015) is an original Swedish drama without pre-existing source material or historical figures that would establish character races. Therefore, no character could have been portrayed as a different race than previously established.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.1

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.1
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N/A

Critic Ratings

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