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Automata

Name: Automata
Director: Gabe Ibáñez
Released: 2014
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2014

Director

Gabe Ibáñez

Runtime

110 minutes

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Automata is a philosophical thriller that emphasizes existential themes over social identity. It critiques corporate control and deconstructs traditional Western institutions. The narrative unfolds in a decaying world to explore the boundaries between biological and artificial consciousness. However, the film lacks depth in representing diverse human experiences. Its narrow focus on a male-centric storyline and predominantly white cast limits its inclusivity. Despite offering a compelling critique of systemic resource control, it does not address a wide range of identity-based issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Automata have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines that explore non-cisgender identities.

How does Automata portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around the male character Jacq Vaucan, with women playing minor roles and lacking significant plot arcs driven by their own choices.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Automata?

Fair

The cast is primarily white, with limited diversity in terms of ethnicity and race. The social environment portrayed is ethnically homogeneous.

How does Automata represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines the collapse of capitalist and societal structures through a lens of corporate control, highlighting systemic failures.

Does Automata include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not meaningfully represent neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions. It focuses on the theme of human obsolescence rather than the lived experiences of those with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Critiques the controlling nature of the ROC corporation through an anti-capitalist subtext.
Deconstructs the stability of Western institutions and consciousness.
Explores universal existential questions through a lens of systemic failure and resource scarcity.

Limited or Absent

Needs more significant plot arcs driven by female characters.
Should include more meaningful representation of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions.
Requires a more diverse and inclusive cast with greater racial and ethnic complexity.

Official Synopsis

Jacq Vaucan, an insurance agent of ROC robotics corporation, routinely investigates the case of manipulating a robot. What he discovers will have profound consequences for the future of humanity.

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