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Netrikann
Representation Score
5.9/10
Fair
2021
Director
Milind Rau
Runtime
146 minutes
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Netrikann redefines the relationship between disability and ability to act by centering a visually impaired protagonist. This choice dismantles the 'helpless' disabled cliché, presenting a character whose sensory adaptations provide intellectual strength. The film's strength lies in its refusal to use disability as inspiration or pity. Instead, it positions the protagonist's competence as a driving force in the plot. While the film does not delve deeply into broader socio-political or LGBTQ+ themes, its innovative approach to sensory divergence sets it apart from conventional thrillers.
Category Breakdown
Does Netrikann have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or dynamics related to sexual orientation or gender identity.
How does Netrikann portray gender?
The narrative challenges traditional gender roles by giving the female lead a central role in driving the story. She is portrayed as intellectually capable and proactive, taking charge of the investigation.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Netrikann?
Set in Mumbai, the film features a predominantly Indian cast that authentically represents the local middle-class community.
How does Netrikann represent religion and culture?
The story adheres to typical crime thriller conventions without direct socio-political commentary. It avoids a singular religious perspective, focusing instead on the procedural and psychological aspects of the investigation.
Does Netrikann include disability representation?
The protagonist's blindness is a key part of her identity, used positively as a tool for survival and intellectual advantage.
Present on Screen
- Presents a visually impaired protagonist with intellectual ability to act, breaking away from the 'helpless' cliché.
- Offers an authentic, localized depiction of the Indian middle class and Mumbai setting.
- Centers a female lead who actively drives the investigation, challenging traditional gender roles.
Limited or Absent
- Does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight-centered relationship dynamics.
- Avoids broader socio-political or identity-based critiques, limiting the scope of the narrative.
Official Synopsis
A cat-and-mouse game engages between a blind woman and a serial killer when the former becomes the witness of a kidnap performed by the latter.
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