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Clinic

Name: Clinic
Director: Aleksandr Bubnov
Released: 1993
Duration: 13 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

1993

Director

Aleksandr Bubnov

Runtime

13 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Clinic is a horror-themed animated film that emphasizes psychological terror and supernatural dread over social or identity-based exploration. The narrative centers on a nightmare landscape of medical malpractice and malevolent entities, focusing on a radiologist named Wiy. Since the film relies heavily on horror clichés such as evil spirits and medical nightmares, it does not have the structure to address overlapping aspects of identity. The storytelling seems driven by the mechanics of the horror genre rather than a commentary on social hierarchies or underrepresented groups. Overall, the film functions as a specialized genre piece. It uses the medical establishment as a source of fear but does not provide enough substance to assess its impact on diversity or representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Clinic have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story revolves around horror themes related to medical nightmares.

How does Clinic portray gender?

Minimal

The movie does not explore gendered power dynamics or challenge traditional gender roles. The main antagonist is a male radiologist, but his role is defined by horror clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Clinic?

Minimal

There is no information about the racial makeup of the characters. The film does not show diverse ethnic representation or blend different cultural backgrounds.

How does Clinic represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film critiques traditional medical institutions by portraying them as sources of evil spirits and dread. This suggests a narrative that questions institutional authority.

Does Clinic include disability representation?

Minimal

While the setting is a medical clinic, there is no portrayal of characters with disabilities having ability to act. The clinic is used primarily for horror elements rather than nuanced representation.

Present on Screen

The film offers a unique critique of institutional authority by portraying the medical establishment as a source of supernatural dread.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks any representation of LGBTQ+, racial, or gendered identities.
Characters with disabilities are not portrayed with ability to act, as the medical setting is used primarily for horror clichés.
There is no evidence of diverse ethnic representation or the subversion of traditional social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Have you ever been haunted by terrible nightmares about doctors? All the evil spirits led by Wiy the radiologist and all the worst from the field of medicine await you in the animation "Clinic".

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