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Afterwards
Representation Score
3.5/10
Limited
2017
Director
Noël Mitrani
Runtime
94 minutes
Average Rating
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Afterwards is a focused psychological study that humanizes male grief. By centering the plot on a man's descent into depression, it challenges the stereotype of the stoic, unaffected male lead. However, the film's scope is narrow, lacking racial diversity and representation of LGBTQ+ characters. While the exploration of mental health is a strength, the film remains a conventional drama focused on individual trauma rather than broader systemic issues.
Category Breakdown
Does Afterwards have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. It focuses on the theme of familial loss.
How does Afterwards portray gender?
The story challenges traditional masculine stereotypes by highlighting a man's emotional vulnerability and depression. However, the narrative does not give significant roles to female characters.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Afterwards?
The cast is primarily white, and the setting is homogeneous. There is no indication of diverse ethnic representation or race-conscious casting.
How does Afterwards represent religion and culture?
The film examines moral relativism and the complexity of guilt. However, it does not critically address broader cultural hierarchies or Western institutions.
Does Afterwards include disability representation?
The plot delves into psychological trauma and mental health struggles, treating the protagonist's depression as a central theme.
Present on Screen
- Challenges traditional masculine stereotypes by exploring male emotional vulnerability.
- Provides a meaningful depiction of psychological trauma and mental health struggles.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks significant racial and ethnic diversity within the cast and setting.
- Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
- Does not provide significant women's ability to drive the story or diverse gendered power dynamics.
Official Synopsis
A man blames himself for the tragic death of his daughter's friend. Unable to get past this event, the man spirals into depression, and then he undergoes a 'groundbreaking' therapeutic treatment that may put him in contact with dead people.
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