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The article discusses the film "Barbie," directed by Greta Gerwig and written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, which has gained significant attention and sparked debate. The film can be interpreted as a dramatization of French psychoanalyst Jean Laplanche's theory of gender, which focuses on the child's relationship with the adult world and the messages they receive about their identity. The article explores Laplanche's theory and how it relates to the film's portrayal of Barbie's journey of self-discovery. It also touches on the character of Ken and the limitations of rigid identity translations. Overall, the film prompts viewers to question and explore their own gender identities and the messages they have received. [Extracted from the article]