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The Ex

The Ex

2021

Director

Evgeny Puzyrevsky

Runtime

90 minutes

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Synopsis

The story of how social networks and instant messengers are changing the life of a modern person. It has been several years since a 16-year-old teenager posted a photo of his girlfriend in the general chat, hoping to boast to friends. Now he has a happy adult life: work, friends, fiance Katya, who is about to become his wife. But the Internet makes you remember teenage love, after which a chain of inexplicable mystical events occurs with the future wife of a young man. The girl receives mysterious messages from her fiance's past. Because of them, her life turns into a nightmare.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.8/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film follows a traditional heterosexual romantic trajectory. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or critiques of heteronormativity within the story.

Gender Representation

Fair

The narrative centers on a male protagonist's history. While Katya is a central figure, she primarily serves as a recipient of external conflict rather than an active agent.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The story lacks indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-centric cast. It appears to follow conventional character archetypes without explicitly challenging ethnic homogeneity.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The plot critiques modern digital culture through social media's impact. However, it does not deconstruct systemic power or traditional family structures.

Disability Representation

Minimal

The provided material contains no mention of characters navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Strengths

  • Explores the modern impact of social networks and instant messaging on personal lives.
  • Provides a focused exploration of how digital footprints can haunt personal relationships.

Areas for Improvement

  • Could benefit from more agency for the female protagonist beyond being a victim of mystical events.
  • Lacks representation of diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities within the narrative.
  • Missed opportunities to use the digital theme to critique broader systemic or cultural structures.

AI Analysis

The Ex operates within the standard boundaries of the horror and thriller genres, prioritizing supernatural tension over social commentary. The narrative structure is built around a male lead's past mistakes, which dictates the trajectory of the female protagonist's experience. Diversity is limited by a reliance on conventional character archetypes and traditional romantic structures. The film focuses on personal history and digital connectivity rather than exploring intersectional identities or systemic social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film functions as a genre piece centered on interpersonal conflict. It lacks intentional efforts to integrate diverse perspectives or disrupt established social norms.

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