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Zombillénium

Zombillénium

Representation Score

7.2/10

Good

2017

PG

Director

Arthur de Pins, Alexis Ducord

Runtime

78 minutes

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Zombillénium uses a fantasy world to explore themes of labor and power structures. By depicting monsters as part of an exploited workforce, the film challenges traditional views of normalcy versus abnormality. The film effectively critiques societal issues through its supernatural elements. It uses monsters to comment on the commodification of identity in a modern context. However, it lacks direct representation of LGBTQ+ identities and traditional human racial diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Zombillénium have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story centers on the relationship between the living and the undead. It does not include any direct depiction of same-sex relationships or non-traditional gender identities.

How does Zombillénium portray gender?

Fair

Female characters play important roles within the monster hierarchy. They have significant control over their actions and avoid being portrayed as passive or submissive. However, the film does not challenge traditional views of masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Zombillénium?

Fair

The film uses different types of supernatural beings to represent various groups. This creates a diverse social structure that contrasts with a more uniform society.

How does Zombillénium represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The movie critiques capitalism by portraying the undead as a underrepresented workforce. It highlights how the living exploit the undead for entertainment.

Does Zombillénium include disability representation?

Fair

The undead state is used as a metaphor for socioeconomic struggles rather than disabilities. The film might unintentionally echo historical stereotypes about people with disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Strong critique of capitalism, showing monsters as an exploited labor force.
  • Uses supernatural beings to symbolize a diverse society.
  • Female characters play significant roles within the park's ecosystem.

Limited or Absent

  • No direct representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender identities.
  • Reliance on the 'monster' stereotype, which might echo historical stereotypes about disabilities.
  • Lack of traditional human racial and ethnic diversity in the characters.

Official Synopsis

Zombillenium, the Halloween theme park, happens to be the one place on earth where real monsters can hide in plain sight. When Hector, a human, threatens to disclose the true identity of his employees, the Vampire Park Manager has no other choice but to hire him. To see his daughter, Hector must escape from his zombie and werewolf co-workers.

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