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Wartime

Name: Wartime
Director: Keith Barnfather
Released: 1988
Duration: 32 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1988

Director

Keith Barnfather

Runtime

32 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Wartime is a psychological genre piece that emphasizes individual struggle and atmospheric tension over social or systemic representation. The narrative structure centers on the protagonist's internal battles with past traumas, rather than a diverse ensemble of characters. Due to its focus on a personal psychological journey, the film has limited scope for exploring multiple aspects of identity. It operates within a traditional late-20th-century genre framework, which limits its engagement with varied identities. Overall, the production lacks the breadth needed for high diversity scores, as it does not address varied identities or challenge established social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wartime have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include characters with non-binary gender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight. The story focuses on the protagonist's personal experiences and survival.

How does Wartime portray gender?

Limited

The narrative revolves around a male protagonist in a high-stakes, action-filled environment. Female characters are not shown to have significant roles or dominance in the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wartime?

Limited

The synopsis does not provide information about the racial makeup of the cast. Given the era, the production likely follows typical casting practices of the late 1980s.

How does Wartime represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film delves into themes of memory and subjective morality through psychological horror. It does not critique traditional Western institutions or offer a secular perspective.

Does Wartime include disability representation?

Minimal

The film addresses psychological trauma but does not depict characters with disabilities having significant roles or central themes.

Present on Screen

Explores deep psychological themes of memory and trauma through a science fiction lens.
Focuses on a character-driven narrative centered on the protagonist's journey.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more representation of diverse identities, including LGBTQ+ and non-white characters.
Needs to give female characters more significant roles or dominance.
Should utilize its psychological elements to better represent disabilities or mental health issues.

Official Synopsis

While on a seemingly routine delivery run for the Brigadier, Benton finds himself close to his childhood home, where ghosts from his past have never rested easily… Trapped in a nightmare world where past and present are one, will he be lost forever or can he fight his way back to reality, where he is desperately needed?

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