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Medium

Medium

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

1985

TV-MA

Director

Jacek Koprowicz

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film primarily serves as a period-specific horror and mystery piece, focusing on a ritualistic reenactment of a historical murder in 1933 Sopot. It emphasizes atmospheric tension and past trauma rather than contemporary identity issues. The narrative adheres to the conventional clichés of its era and setting, without intentionally challenging social norms or hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Medium have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film lacks clear representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships, following typical patterns seen in mid-80s European genre films.

How does Medium portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around four main characters caught in a mysterious situation. There is no evidence of women playing key roles through intellect or physical strength, resulting in moderate gender representation.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Medium?

Fair

Set in 1933 Sopot, the film features a predominantly white cast, reflecting the era's lack of diverse casting. There is no indication of efforts to include actors from different backgrounds.

How does Medium represent religion and culture?

Fair

Themes of ritual and historical recurrence suggest a dark, subjective moral landscape. However, there is no clear critique of Western institutions or religious themes.

Does Medium include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Explores complex themes of ritual and historical recurrence.
  • Provides a specific, atmospheric historical setting in 1933 Sopot.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.
  • Shows no evidence of diverse racial or ethnic casting.
  • Provides no visible or invisible disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Story of four people in Sopot in 1933, mysteriously brought together to an old villa to reenact a murder ritual that took place 36 years earlier.

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