You are here:

Gone

Name: Gone
Director: Henrik JP Åkesson, Mattias Olsson
Released: 2011
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2011

Director

Henrik JP Åkesson, Mattias Olsson

Runtime

95 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Gone operates primarily as a conventional survival thriller. While it provides a significant role in driving the story to its female lead by centering her struggle for autonomy, the film lacks the multi-layered complexity needed for a higher score. The narrative is driven by established thriller clichés, such as isolation and predatory forces, rather than a systemic critique. The film lacks visible diversity in casting and does not engage with LGBTQ+ themes or diverse cultural perspectives, resulting in a narrow, genre-focused experience.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Gone have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story revolves around a single protagonist's journey within a traditional framework.

How does Gone portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a female protagonist who plays a significant role in driving the story. She is placed in a position where she must rely on herself, subverting the passive 'damsel in distress' stereotype.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Gone?

Limited

The film does not feature a diverse cast and focuses on a localized thriller setting without considering multiple aspects of identity. The narrative structure suggests a narrow perspective.

How does Gone represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film emphasizes individual survival rather than critiquing institutional oppression. It focuses on an individual's vulnerability after the breakdown of social safety nets.

Does Gone include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist plays a significant role in driving the story by navigating a high-stakes survival situation independently.
The film places the burden of survival on the woman, subverting the passive 'damsel in distress' stereotype.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks multi-layered complexity and diverse casting to broaden its narrative scope.
There is an absence of LGBTQ+ representation or narratives that engage with non-straight identities.
The story lacks a critique of systemic or institutional oppression, focusing instead on individual survival.

Official Synopsis

After suffering a family tragedy, a young woman leaves her hometown to start a new life in another city. During her long drive, she meets a mysterious man who begins following her. Before she knows it, she has been kidnapped and taken to a basement somewhere in the forest. With no one coming to her rescue, she must rely on herself if she wants to survive.

How are these scores produced? →