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Graves & Bones

Name: Graves & Bones
Director: Anton Sigurðsson
Released: 2014
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2014

Director

Anton Sigurðsson

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Graves & Bones adheres closely to traditional genre conventions, focusing on a localized tragedy in Iceland. The narrative emphasizes a homogeneous cast and conventional family structures, avoiding multi-layered identities or diverse representation. The film does not challenge traditional social hierarchies or include perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity. Instead, it stays within the bounds of a conventional thriller, centered on grief and legal issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Graves & Bones have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a heterosexual marriage without any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or relationships.

How does Graves & Bones portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around traditional gender roles within a family dealing with shared trauma and grief.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Graves & Bones?

Limited

Set in the Icelandic countryside, the film features a predominantly homogeneous cast with little ethnic diversity.

How does Graves & Bones represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot focuses on personal and familial tragedies without critiquing broader societal or religious institutions.

Does Graves & Bones include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions affecting the characters.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused exploration of personal grief and the psychological impact on a family unit.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks multi-layered identities and fails to challenge traditional gender or social hierarchies.
The cast and setting prioritize homogeneity, offering little racial or ethnic diversity.
There is no representation of disability or neurodivergence to deepen character development.

Official Synopsis

Gunnar and Sonja are a married couple that had it all, money,love and a beautful daughter. But after the death of there daughter their world falls apart. To make things worse Gunnar is in the middle of a trial, being charged with illegal sales and purchase on behave of his company. When Gunnar and Sonja inherit Gunnar's niece Perla, the couple take on a weekend journey to pick up Perla, who is staying at a remote house in the Icelandic country side where she lost both of her parents in a horrible way. When Gunnar and Sonja arrive at the house strange things start to happen.

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