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State Zero

Name: State Zero
Director: Andree Wallin
Released: 2015
Duration: 15 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2015

Director

Andree Wallin

Runtime

15 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

State Zero operates primarily within the conventions of speculative genre fiction. It functions more as a study of systemic collapse than a deliberate exercise in inclusive storytelling. While the setting allows for questioning traditional institutions, the film lacks explicit character development that reflects multiple aspects of diversity. The narrative focuses on a tactical military unit in a wasteland, which limits the scope for diverse identity-driven arcs. Without specific evidence of diverse casting or non-traditional roles, the film remains grounded in standard genre clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does State Zero have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly include LGBTQ+ characters or dynamics that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story revolves around a tactical military unit in a post-apocalyptic world.

How does State Zero portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a squad of four soldiers, but their specific gender composition is not detailed. The narrative follows a standard genre approach without clear challenges to the typical male leadership dynamic.

How racially and ethnically diverse is State Zero?

Fair

Set in a post-apocalyptic Swedish capital, the film likely reflects a localized European demographic. There is no confirmed evidence of characters of color playing a significant role in the story.

How does State Zero represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative critiques the stability of modern statehood by presenting a collapsed Swedish capital. It uses the wasteland setting to explore the breakdown of traditional societal norms.

Does State Zero include disability representation?

Limited

There is no verifiable evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No character arcs address neurodivergence or physical impairment.

Present on Screen

The post-apocalyptic setting provides a framework to critique the permanence of modern statehood and centralized governance.
The narrative uses a wasteland environment to explore situational ethics and the collapse of traditional societal norms.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional relationship dynamics.
There is no evidence of meaningful representation for characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The narrative does not demonstrate significant racial diversity beyond a localized European context.

Official Synopsis

In the near future, the capital of Sweden has turned into a post-apocalyptic wasteland. we join four soldiers on a routine mission in 'zone 3', with the assignment to investigate an old surveillance tower that just went offline.

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