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Second Origin

Name: Second Origin
Director: Carles Porta, Sergi Lara
Released: 2015
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2015

Director

Carles Porta, Sergi Lara

Runtime

102 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Second Origin uses a minimalist science fiction lens to explore speculative sociology. It highlights the intentional use of racial diversity to build a new human era, placing a multi-racial duo at its core. The film also subtly challenges traditional gender hierarchies by centering a female protagonist in a position of resilience and leadership. However, it lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities. Additionally, it does not define specific cultural or anti-institutional dialogue.

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Category Breakdown

Does Second Origin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story centers on a survival bond between two children without showing any queer identities or relationships that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Second Origin portray gender?

Fair

A 14-year-old girl named Alba takes on the main survival responsibilities, which breaks the typical cliché of male leadership in high-stakes situations.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Second Origin?

Excellent

The film casts a white girl and a black boy as the last survivors, symbolizing a new, integrated human beginning.

How does Second Origin represent religion and culture?

Good

The post-apocalyptic setting removes traditional institutions like capitalism and religion. The story explores building a new society outside these previous constraints.

Does Second Origin include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The film pairs a white girl and a black boy as the last survivors, symbolizing a new, integrated human origin.
It places a female protagonist in a primary leadership role, challenging traditional survivalist archetypes.
The post-apocalyptic setting critiques and moves beyond existing Western institutions.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight-centered relationship dynamics.
There is no visible portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.
The film does not define specific cultural or anti-institutional dialogue.

Official Synopsis

After a massive destruction on Earth, a white girl Alba (14) and a black boy Didac (9), are the only survivors on the Earth. They must start a new world. A Second Origin. Population is over. There are only two survivors. Now, our future depends on them.

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