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Hypersomnia

Hypersomnia

Representation Score

6.7/10

Good

2017

Director

Gabriel Grieco

Runtime

90 minutes

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Hypersomnia offers a moderate level of representation by centering a female lead and using a non-Western cinematic perspective. The use of magic realism allows for a sophisticated critique of systemic issues like human trafficking. However, the film lacks verifiable multi-layered identities. While it avoids many Hollywood clichés, the absence of explicit LGBTQ+ or specific racial character details limits its overall diversity impact. Ultimately, the film succeeds in providing a non-traditional narrative structure, even if it remains cautious in its specific depictions of identity and disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hypersomnia have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit evidence of queer characters or stories that explore non-straight relationships. Instead, it focuses on psychological trauma and human trafficking.

How does Hypersomnia portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist drives the narrative, navigating high-stakes scenarios with significant control over her actions. This places the film outside traditional gender clichés by centering a woman in a complex, psychological thriller.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hypersomnia?

Fair

As an Argentine production, the film avoids Hollywood’s focus on white characters. While the cast is diverse, there are no specific details about multi-layered identities or race-bent casting.

How does Hypersomnia represent religion and culture?

Good

Magic realism is used to critique systemic exploitation and globalized social structures. The film challenges traditional social institutions and objective truths through subjective reality.

Does Hypersomnia include disability representation?

Fair

The narrative explores psychological instability and trauma-induced dissociation. It is unclear if these elements represent neurodivergence or if they avoid common clichés regarding mental health.

Present on Screen

  • Centers a female protagonist with control over her actions in a high-stakes psychological thriller.
  • Provides a non-Western perspective by operating within the Argentine cinematic tradition.
  • Uses magic realism to critique systemic exploitation and social structures.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
  • Provides limited detail regarding the multi-layered identities of the cast.
  • Does not clearly define the portrayal of mental health or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

A young actress rehearsing for a play about human trafficking begins to relive terrifying scenes that may be dreams -- or an alternate reality.

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