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Wildlings

Name: Wildlings
Director: Martin Makariev
Released: 2019
Duration: 135 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2019

TV-14

Director

Martin Makariev

Runtime

135 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film successfully places women's ability to drive the story at the center of a survivalist narrative, challenging traditional masculine leadership roles and the cliché of female vulnerability. However, its impact is limited by a lack of diverse representation. The predominantly white cast and absence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities highlight the film’s homogeneity. Additionally, there is no visible inclusion of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wildlings have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

There are no LGBTQ+ characters or depictions of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities in the film.

How does Wildlings portray gender?

Good

The film centers on strong female protagonists who demonstrate resilience and intelligence. It challenges the 'damsel in distress' cliché by showing women taking control of their own lives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wildlings?

Limited

The cast is primarily white with no evidence of diverse ethnic backgrounds or color-blind casting.

How does Wildlings represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story critiques patriarchal structures by removing social institutions like religion and family. It highlights the conflict between women and arriving men.

Does Wildlings include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative focuses on the physical stamina of an able-bodied ensemble. There are no characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Emphasis on women's ability to drive the story and intellect in a survivalist setting.
Challenges traditional gendered vulnerability and 'damsel in distress' clichés.
Explores autonomy through disrupted social and patriarchal structures.

Limited or Absent

Lack of racial and ethnic diversity in the core ensemble.
Absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender identities.
No visible inclusion of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Two women are on the run from the state police, with an abducted man on the back seat of their car.

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