Frewaka (2024)
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Rating: 7.2
Overview
Follow a student of nursing palliative care, who is plagued by a trauma from her past that has a disorienting effect on her present, her relationship, her career and her ability to function....
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Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Follow a student of nursing palliative care, who is plagued by a trauma from her past that has a disorienting effect on her present, her relationship, her career and her ability to function....
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Analysis
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Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by reflecting and highlighting a liberal and left-leaning cultural climate, contrasting it with traditionalism, and noting societal resistance to right-wing movements.
The film delves into the deep social themes of inter-generational trauma and the struggles faced by women under patriarchy, using Irish folklore to symbolize their entrapment. Its narrative explicitly critiques traditional power structures by centering on the challenges and pain experienced by women, making gender equity a core and explicit theme.
Secondary
The film 'Frewaka' offers a positive and affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters through Shoo's integral same-sex relationship with Mila. This depiction is central to the narrative, reflecting modern and progressive themes and showcasing contemporary social dynamics in Ireland. The relationship is presented with dignity, contributing to a respectful and validating representation of queer identity within the film's context.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Frewaka" features original lead characters, Peig and Shoo. There is no information suggesting that any characters in the film were previously established in source material, history, or prior installments with a different gender, therefore it does not contain a gender swap.
The film "Fréwaka" is an original production with no prior source material or historical figures mentioned. The characters, including Mila, Shoo, and Peig, are new creations for this film. As there are no pre-established characters whose race could be altered, no race swap occurs according to the provided definition.
Rating Breakdown
7.2
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