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Full Moon

Name: Full Moon
Director: Fredi M. Murer
Released: 1998
Duration: 124 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

1998

Director

Fredi M. Murer

Runtime

124 minutes

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Full Moon is a contemplative Swiss drama that prioritizes atmosphere and the metaphysical over standard procedural clichés. It succeeds in moving beyond purely rationalist investigations by embracing the sublime and the mysterious. However, the film remains limited by its demographic homogeneity and traditional character roles. The focus on a male inspector and a localized European setting results in a lack of diverse representation. Ultimately, while the film offers a sophisticated departure from secular logic, it lacks the diverse ability to act and inclusive casting necessary for a higher progressive score.

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Category Breakdown

Does Full Moon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It sticks to a traditional dramatic storyline focused on mystery and folklore.

How does Full Moon portray gender?

Fair

Women have limited roles, and the narrative centers around Inspector Anatol Wasser, a male protagonist. The story follows a conventional procedural format without significantly challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Full Moon?

Limited

The story reflects the predominantly white demographics of Switzerland. It adheres to a localized European setting without showing a multicultural cast.

How does Full Moon represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film challenges Western rationalism by introducing mystical and folkloric elements. This shifts the focus from secular crime toward a more subjective, spiritual morality.

Does Full Moon include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities depicted as central character traits or plot drivers in this narrative.

Present on Screen

Challenges Western rationalism by incorporating mystical and folkloric themes.
Offers a sophisticated, atmospheric departure from standard crime procedural clichés.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diverse character's ability to drive the story and multi-layered casting.
Reflects a high degree of demographic homogeneity within its Swiss setting.

Official Synopsis

Fredi M. Murer wrote and directed this Swiss drama about a family with a missing child. The only explanation seems to be kidnapping, but no ransom note arrives. Police inspector Anatol Wasser (Hanspeter Muller) soon faces an elaborate mystery: a dozen Swiss children vanish with no indication of any pattern -- other than the fact that they all lived near lakes. Is organized crime responsible, or does the answer lie in mystical realms? Shown at the 1998 Montreal Film Festival.

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