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Timeslip

Name: Timeslip
Director: Ken Hughes
Released: 1955
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1955

Director

Ken Hughes

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Timeslip is a mid-century science fiction thriller that centers on the mechanics of time travel. The narrative focuses on a singular, homogeneous perspective typical of its era, emphasizing scientific mystery and individual struggle. Although the film includes a female reporter, she mainly supports the plot rather than having her own independent role. The protagonist's unique condition is presented as a physics problem rather than a nuanced exploration of lived experience. Overall, the film adheres to the conventional storytelling and casting standards of 1955, offering little in the way of diverse representation or critical examination of social issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Timeslip have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. The interpersonal relationships focus solely on the protagonist's journey through time and the main plot conflict.

How does Timeslip portray gender?

Limited

The story is driven by the male protagonist and his double. A female reporter assists him, but her role is limited to supporting the plot rather than having her own independent ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Timeslip?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the typical Anglo-Saxon makeup of British cinema from 1955. There is no significant racial diversity among the main characters.

How does Timeslip represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative follows traditional Western themes, emphasizing scientific discovery and societal order. It does not critique Western institutions or challenge social norms.

Does Timeslip include disability representation?

Minimal

The protagonist's condition of being displaced in time is used as a scientific plot device. It is treated as a puzzle to solve rather than a lived experience of disability.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused exploration of mid-century scientific optimism and the mechanics of time travel.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks independent roles for female characters, limiting them to functional support roles.
The cast is predominantly white, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
The protagonist's condition is used as a plot device rather than a meaningful exploration of disability.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.

Official Synopsis

An atomic scientist is found floating in a river with a bullet in his back and a radioactive halo around his body. The radioactivity has put him seven-and-a-half seconds ahead of us in time. He teams up with a reporter to stop his evil double from destroying his experiments in artificial tungsten.

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