Together, directed by Lukas Moodysson in 2000, showcases a brand new way of life. A group of people are living in a leftist commune during the 1970s. Each character living in the commune is forced to challenge the norms of his or her own sexual identity. This self-created family attempts to diminish the stereotypical gender roles created by society. Being apart of the collective allows the characters to share equal duties and live openly in their beliefs, without fear of being judged. Films in Hollywood have a certain biased way of portraying family dynamics today. These films rarely stray away from the typical family persona, causing the audience to have a stereotypical view of what a normal family looks like. The movie goes against different
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There are a variety of different relationships within the household that make it so unique. The unusual dynamic includes a married couple with an open relationship, a gay single man and a newly single mother with her children. Perhaps the most interesting relationship of all is the other married couple living in the commune, Lasse and Anna. Lasse and Anna were married and had a child together when they moved in. Anna reveals her desires to experiment with women and become a lesbian to her husband. Lasse believes it is just a phase and living in the commune allows Anna to act on her urges while staying married. The family members are all very open minded about sexuality. No one sees gender, they look at one another as humans who all require the same basic needs. There are no set roles, they take care of each other and contribute the same amount on a daily basis. Their daily routine differs from that of a stereotypical family. For most people, a household is composed of a married mother and father with their children. It is common for households to have a stay-at-home mother with a working father who supports the family. Families with this dynamic are based off of tradition. Parents with an open relationship or who couples experimenting with the same sex, is not typically presented in Hollywood films. The collective teaches viewers about all different types of families and relationships that we see in …show more content…
The purpose of this newfound lifestyle is to shine a light on feminism as well as reduce manly stereotypes. Each character who chooses to stay in the commune preaches their beliefs, almost pushing them onto others. These strong opinions go against traditional values. To to be a real part of the family, everyone must share the same ethics. The popular opinion will always persuade the odd man out in this type of setting. Living in such a powerful environment for so long, allows some characters to be easily overpowered and
There are a variety of different relationships within the household that make it so unique. The unusual dynamic includes a married couple with an open relationship, a gay single man and a newly single mother with her children. Perhaps the most interesting relationship of all is the other married couple living in the commune, Lasse and Anna. Lasse and Anna were married and had a child together when they moved in. Anna reveals her desires to experiment with women and become a lesbian to her husband. Lasse believes it is just a phase and living in the commune allows Anna to act on her urges while staying married. The family members are all very open minded about sexuality. No one sees gender, they look at one another as humans who all require the same basic needs. There are no set roles, they take care of each other and contribute the same amount on a daily basis. Their daily routine differs from that of a stereotypical family. For most people, a household is composed of a married mother and father with their children. It is common for households to have a stay-at-home mother with a working father who supports the family. Families with this dynamic are based off of tradition. Parents with an open relationship or who couples experimenting with the same sex, is not typically presented in Hollywood films. The collective teaches viewers about all different types of families and relationships that we see in …show more content…
The purpose of this newfound lifestyle is to shine a light on feminism as well as reduce manly stereotypes. Each character who chooses to stay in the commune preaches their beliefs, almost pushing them onto others. These strong opinions go against traditional values. To to be a real part of the family, everyone must share the same ethics. The popular opinion will always persuade the odd man out in this type of setting. Living in such a powerful environment for so long, allows some characters to be easily overpowered and