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Perception

Name: Perception
Director: Ilana Rein
Released: 2018
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Ilana Rein

Runtime

102 minutes

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The film operates as a typical psychological thriller that focuses on individual obsession rather than social commentary. The narrative structure relies on traditional genre clichés, such as grief and manipulation, rather than addressing multiple layers of identity. The story centers on a conventional male-driven plot involving a developer and a psychic. This narrow focus results in a lack of progressive representation or disruption of established social hierarchies. Overall, the film adheres to mainstream thriller conventions and does not address systemic issues, keeping the narrative focused on personal psychological struggles.

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Category Breakdown

Does Perception have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships. The story focuses on a traditional marriage and romantic relationship.

How does Perception portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist grieving for his deceased wife. The gender of a psychic character is unspecified, but the narrative is driven by male grief.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Perception?

Minimal

Specific casting details are unknown. The character types do not indicate a departure from Anglo-centric casting or a focus on racial diversity.

How does Perception represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores spiritualist themes through a mysterious psychic rather than traditional religion. However, it does not critique Western economic success.

Does Perception include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication that neurodivergence or mental health conditions play a central role in the narrative. Physical disabilities are not explored through a lens that emphasizes personal ability to act.

Present on Screen

The film delves into complex psychological themes like grief and the manipulation of subjective reality.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse representation across LGBTQ+, racial, and disability categories.
The story relies on conventional romantic and gender structures rather than challenging them.

Official Synopsis

A chance encounter becomes a dangerous obsession when a mysterious small-time psychic offers a successful developer a way to reconnect with his dead wife.

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