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The Time Traveller

Name: The Time Traveller
Director: Nico Mastorakis
Released: 1984
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

1984

Director

Nico Mastorakis

Runtime

105 minutes

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The Time Traveller is a conventional 1980s science fiction film that relies heavily on established genre clichés. The narrative focuses on traditional character roles and does not aim to challenge social hierarchies or offer layered representation of diversity. While the Greek island setting provides some geographical variety, the film remains tied to the social dynamics of its time. It presents a struggle against an external threat rather than an internal critique of societal structures. Overall, the film maintains a traditional approach to gender and social dynamics, providing little disruption to the status quo.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Time Traveller have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows typical 1980s standards and does not include any non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does The Time Traveller portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male-driven premise with a female character who embodies a traditional role of domesticity and loss.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Time Traveller?

Fair

The film is set in a Mediterranean location, which offers a change from typical Anglo-Saxon settings. However, it does not give much ability to act to characters of color.

How does The Time Traveller represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows common science fiction themes without critiquing Western institutions or emphasizing secularism over religious viewpoints.

Does The Time Traveller include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with disabilities who have meaningful ability to act or influence over the plot.

Present on Screen

The Mediterranean setting offers a visual break from typical Anglo-Saxon science fiction environments.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.
Gender roles remain traditional, with the female character positioned in a domestic role rather than a driving one.
Characters of color and diverse cultural perspectives lack meaningful ability to act.
The narrative does not include characters with disabilities portrayed who play a significant role in driving the story.

Official Synopsis

An astronaut's widow and her young son meet a stranger from the future on a Greek island.

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