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Ragnarok

Ragnarok

Representation Score

7.0/10

Good

2018

Director

Ole Fredrik Wannebo

Runtime

35 minutes

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Ragnarok utilizes a traditional mythological framework to tell a story of survival. By centering the narrative on Liv and Livtrase, the film provides a notable shift toward female control over the story within a genre often dominated by male heroes. However, the film remains within the bounds of established archetypes. It lacks explicit complexity reflecting multiple aspects of identity or systemic subversion, resulting in a neutral profile that adheres closely to the historical constraints of its Norse setting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ragnarok have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a duo of survivors, Liv and Livtrase, but does not explicitly define their relationship or gender identities. There is no clear evidence of non-conforming gender identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Ragnarok portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on female figures as the primary agents of survival. This shifts focus away from traditional masculine-centric heroic clichés common in epic fantasy, placing female control over the story at the heart of the mythic catastrophe.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ragnarok?

Fair

Rooted in Norse mythology, the setting naturally centers Northern European archetypes. There is no evidence of intentional demographic subversion or whitewashing within the provided narrative context.

How does Ragnarok represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film engages with Norse mythology as a foundational Western cultural framework. It explores themes of sacrifice and the end of the world, though it is unclear if it critiques these traditional structures.

Does Ragnarok include disability representation?

Fair

No specific details regarding the physical or neurodivergent status of the characters are available. While survivalist themes imply hardship, there is no evidence of specific disability-focused character arcs.

Present on Screen

  • Centers female characters as the primary agents of survival in a mythic setting.
  • Moves away from traditional masculine-centric heroic clichés found in epic fantasy.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit complexity reflecting multiple aspects of identity or systemic subversion of traditional structures.
  • Does not provide clear evidence of non-conforming gender identities or diverse demographic subversion.

Official Synopsis

The short film Ragnarok takes on the story of Liv and Livtrase, the last two humans that survives Ragnarok, the end of the world in Norse mythology. Why they survive and the sacrifices made.

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