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A.I. Rising

Name: A.I. Rising
Director: Lazar Bodroža
Released: 2018
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2018

Director

Lazar Bodroža

Runtime

85 minutes

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A.I. Rising is a philosophical character study that prioritizes existential inquiry over demographic diversity. It excels in deconstructing the hierarchy between creator and creation, offering a nuanced look at synthetic consciousness. However, the film remains limited by a narrow social scope. The lack of racial and LGBTQ+ diversity confines the narrative within a very traditional, homogeneous framework. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its intellectual subversion of gendered power dynamics rather than its representation of diverse human identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does A.I. Rising have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between a male astronaut and a female-coded android. There is no representation of non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does A.I. Rising portray gender?

Fair

The film examines gender through the lens of programmed subservience and emerging independence. It challenges passive female stereotypes by presenting the android's potential for self-determination.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A.I. Rising?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting a homogeneous demographic. The narrative does not use diverse casting to broaden its social scope.

How does A.I. Rising represent religion and culture?

Good

The plot questions the boundaries of personhood using moral relativism. It prioritizes subjective consciousness over established religious or institutional doctrines.

Does A.I. Rising include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no portrayal of characters with visible or invisible disabilities having ability to act or serving as central plot devices.

Present on Screen

Challenges passive female stereotypes by exploring the android's autonomy and self-determination.
Offers a deep philosophical inquiry into personhood and consciousness.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and LGBTQ+ diversity, resulting in a very homogeneous demographic focus.
Does not include characters with disabilities or provide representation beyond the central duo.

Official Synopsis

On a lonely mission to Alpha Centauri, Milutin is teamed up with Nimani 1345, a female cyborg designed to fulfill his every need. At first thrilled to be able to control her, Sebastian grows tired of having his desires fulfilled so easily. Longing for human intimacy, Sebastian alters Nimani's programmed responses, but in doing so he risks the mission's security — and his own life.

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