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The Obscured

Name: The Obscured
Director: Dianna Ippolito
Released: 2022
Duration: 75 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2022

Director

Dianna Ippolito

Runtime

75 minutes

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The film centers on a neurodivergent protagonist, using her bipolar disorder as a primary narrative driver. This offers a strong foundation for disability representation. However, the film lacks clarity on the racial and ethnic composition of its cast and setting. Additionally, while gender-neutral language hints at potential LGBTQ+ representation, it remains unconfirmed. The work successfully subverts traditional protagonist archetypes by focusing on subjective experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Obscured have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The protagonist investigates the murder of a lover using gender-neutral terms, suggesting potential LGBTQ+ representation, though specific queer dynamics are not confirmed.

How does The Obscured portray gender?

Fair

A woman holds the central, active role as the primary investigator, avoiding traditional passive clichés associated with female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Obscured?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or setting. The film's approach to racial dynamics remains unknown.

How does The Obscured represent religion and culture?

Good

The film delves into subjective reality and moral relativism, emphasizing individual perception over objective truth, thus moving away from traditional moral frameworks.

Does The Obscured include disability representation?

Good

Bipolar disorder is central to the plot, providing a significant role in driving the story to neurodivergence and shaping the narrative's psychological depth.

Present on Screen

The narrative gives a significant role in driving the story to neurodivergence by focusing on bipolar disorder.
The female protagonist avoids passive clichés through her active role as an investigator.
The film explores complex themes of moral relativism and subjective perception.

Limited or Absent

The racial and ethnic composition of the cast and setting are not addressed.
LGBTQ+ representation remains ambiguous due to a lack of explicit identity markers.
The film's impact on gender hierarchies is unclear without more detail on male character interactions.

Official Synopsis

A woman suffering from bi-polar disorder, must rely on fragmented memories to help solve the murder of her lover.

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