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Ravens

Name: Ravens
Director: Jens Assur
Released: 2017
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2017

TV-14

Director

Jens Assur

Runtime

107 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ravens is a domestic drama centered on a multi-generational farming family, focusing on themes of legacy and psychological instability. The narrative relies heavily on traditional archetypes, such as the provider father and the stabilizing mother. This approach prioritizes a study of familial decay over the inclusion of diverse identities. The film operates within a localized, homogeneous framework, lacking broad representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ravens have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story revolves around a traditional nuclear family structure.

How does Ravens portray gender?

Fair

The roles adhere to conventional gender stereotypes, with the father portrayed as the provider and the mother as the emotional caretaker. This reinforces traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ravens?

Limited

The setting appears to be homogeneous, with no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or diverse racial representation.

How does Ravens represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes Western agrarian values and the preservation of family lineage. It does not challenge these traditional structures.

Does Ravens include disability representation?

Fair

The film explores the father's mental health issues, which may serve as a horror plot device rather than a nuanced exploration.

Present on Screen

Examines the psychological complexities of mental health through the father's descent into psychosis.

Limited or Absent

Includes no LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
Depicts traditional gender roles and domestic clichés.
Features a lack of racial and ethnic diversity in the cast.
Does not challenge or subvert traditional social or cultural hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A hard-working farmer, despairing by the harsh reality of his daily struggle, is determined to have his son taking over the farm and continue his legacy. The mother tries her best to keep the family together. Yet, with increasing horror, the son witnesses his father's psychotic behavior escalate.

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