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White Lily

Name: White Lily
Director: Tristan Ofield
Released: 2016
Duration: 10 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2016

Director

Tristan Ofield

Runtime

10 minutes

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White Lily functions as a character-driven science fiction drama that prioritizes psychological tension over broad social commentary. The narrative focuses on the interpersonal friction between a captain and a co-pilot during a technical crisis. While the film makes strides in casting through Siddhii Lagrutta, it lacks explicit evidence of identity politics or the subversion of systemic hierarchies. The isolation of the setting offers a unique space for individual ability to act, yet the specific nuances of the characters' identities are not fully realized. Ultimately, the film presents a moderate level of inclusion. It moves away from traditional sci-fi clichés through its casting but remains neutral on deeper thematic explorations of race, gender, and orientation.

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Category Breakdown

Does White Lily have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on a relationship problem between the two main characters, but their sexual orientations or gender identities are not specified.

How does White Lily portray gender?

Fair

Siddhii Lagrutta holds a top-billed role, which places a woman in a position of command. This structure can disrupt traditional sci-fi hierarchies regarding leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is White Lily?

Fair

The casting of Siddhii Lagrutta suggests a departure from the homogeneous white casts common in mid-budget science fiction. However, the narrative's deeper engagement with race is unclear.

How does White Lily represent religion and culture?

Fair

The spacecraft setting isolates characters from traditional institutions like religion or patriotism. This creates a vacuum where individualistic ethics likely take precedence.

Does White Lily include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of visible or invisible disabilities. No characters are shown using assistive technologies.

Present on Screen

The casting of Siddhii Lagrutta provides a departure from traditionally homogeneous science fiction ensembles.
The isolated spacecraft setting allows for a focus on interpersonal ability to act and subjective morality.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit confirmation of queer identities or a critique of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
There is no visible representation of disability or neurodivergence within the narrative.

Official Synopsis

A tense spaceship captain and co-pilot set out to investigate a comet, when a technical fault cuts to the core of their relationship problem...

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