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The Wizard of Speed and Time

The Wizard of Speed and Time

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1989

PG

Director

Mike Jittlov

Runtime

98 minutes

Average Rating

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The Wizard of Speed and Time focuses on visual stimulation and metaphysical themes, avoiding the social and interpersonal dynamics necessary for meaningful identity representation. While it avoids reinforcing traditional hierarchies, it also fails to provide the intentional casting or character depth needed to address racial, gender, or LGBTQ+ identities. Its value lies in its critique of mainstream cinematic pacing and the capitalist studio system, rather than engaging with characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Wizard of Speed and Time have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film's abstract and metaphysical focus prevents the development of specific character identities related to gender or sexual orientation. It prioritizes cosmic energy over character-based drama.

How does The Wizard of Speed and Time portray gender?

Fair

The psychedelic nature of the work means traditional gender hierarchies are neither reinforced nor challenged. It lacks the character depth needed to evaluate the role of gender in driving the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Wizard of Speed and Time?

Limited

The reliance on hand-drawn animation and rapid visual changes means there is no clear depiction of racial or ethnic characteristics. It lacks the intentional casting needed for more diverse representation.

How does The Wizard of Speed and Time represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film aligns with postmodernist values by emphasizing subjective, metaphysical experiences over structured religious stories. It favors artistic freedom over the commercialized, profit-driven Hollywood system.

Does The Wizard of Speed and Time include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical or cognitive disabilities. The narrative does not use disability as a plot device.

Present on Screen

  • The film's postmodernist approach offers a subtle critique of the commercialized, profit-driven Hollywood studio system.
  • It breaks from standard cinematic pacing, disrupting the traditional, male-centric hero's journey found in mainstream adventure films.

Limited or Absent

  • The focus on metaphysical abstraction leads to a lack of clear racial or ethnic characterization.
  • The narrative lacks the character depth needed to engage with specific frameworks of identity politics or sexual orientation.

Official Synopsis

A Hollywood filmmaker makes a short for an evil film studio. Unbeknownst to him, the producer has placed a bet of $25,000 that he won't come up with anything with a use. Luckily, our film creator gets the help of his friends.

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