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Symbiosis

Name: Symbiosis
Director: Nádja Andrašev
Released: 2019
Duration: 13 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2019

Director

Nádja Andrašev

Runtime

13 minutes

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Symbiosis offers a sophisticated character study focusing on psychological complexity rather than typical moral stories. The film highlights a female protagonist's transition from emotional reactions to analytical investigation, giving her significant control over her actions. However, the film lacks information about racial and ethnic diversity. Its focus on a traditional marital framework limits its representation of broader social issues. Ultimately, the film challenges traditional gender roles while remaining silent on other demographic dimensions.

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Category Breakdown

Does Symbiosis have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a traditional marriage without showing non-straight relationships. It mentions mistresses but doesn't define their identities clearly.

How does Symbiosis portray gender?

Good

The story centers on a female character's psychological journey. She moves from reactive jealousy to proactive investigation, gaining cognitive autonomy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Symbiosis?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or setting. Consequently, no assessment of racial diversity can be made.

How does Symbiosis represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques traditional family structures by presenting marriage as a site of investigation, suggesting a critique of domestic institutions.

Does Symbiosis include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film gives the female protagonist intellectual and investigative ability to act, moving away from passive roles.
It prioritizes psychological complexity and cognitive autonomy over traditional emotional archetypes.
It critiques the stability of the traditional nuclear family through a critical narrative lens.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation or information regarding racial and ethnic diversity.
It provides no visible or identifiable representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
It offers no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A betrayed wife begins to investigate her husband’s mistresses. Her jealousy is gradually replaced by curiosity.

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