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1888

Name: 1888
Director: Sourabh Shukla
Released: 2023
Duration: 115 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2023

13+

Director

Sourabh Shukla

Runtime

115 minutes

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1888 is a localized socio-economic thriller that finds its strength in cultural specificity. By centering the plot on India's 2016 demonetization, the film challenges the dominance of Western-centric crime narratives. However, the film's diversity is limited by a lack of representation for multi-layered identities. While the setting provides a non-Western framework, the narrative does not significantly address gendered ability to act or LGBTQ+ representation. The work primarily explores human behavior under systemic pressure, prioritizing the tension of economic instability over an explicit focus on identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does 1888 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any explicit references to non-straight or non-cisgender identities, nor does it depict same-sex relationships. There is no indication that the story addresses assumptions about everyone being straight or cisgender.

How does 1888 portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on economic desperation through a cat-and-mouse game. While the story may challenge traditional power dynamics, there are no actively leading roles for women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 1888?

Good

Set within the cultural context of India, the film emphasizes a non-Western perspective. The story focuses on domestic socio-economic changes, providing a platform for diverse characters with different backgrounds.

How does 1888 represent religion and culture?

Good

The story engages with systemic issues by focusing on India's demonetization in 2016. This framing highlights the tension between citizens and government-imposed economic shifts.

Does 1888 include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address neurodivergence or sensory impairments.

Present on Screen

The film offers a strong non-Western perspective by focusing on Indian socio-economic events.
It uses a culturally specific setting to drive its central conflict and narrative tension.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities and neurodivergent characters.
There are no actively leading roles for women to balance traditional thriller dynamics.

Official Synopsis

When Demonetization (currency ban) is announced in India, 3 unlikely characters come face to face for a bag of cash. After that a car journey begins and some more characters come into picture. This results in a cat and mouse game with a very unexpected outcome.

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