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Ludo

Name: Ludo
Director: Anurag Basu
Released: 2020
Duration: 150 min

Representation Score

6.9/10

Good

2020

TV-MA

Director

Anurag Basu

Runtime

150 minutes

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Ludo presents a rich, multi-ethnic social fabric by weaving together diverse religious and class identities into its interconnected narrative. The film avoids a uniform cast, highlighting the complexities of a multi-ethnic society through its postmodern structure. However, the film lacks depth in representing non-straight identities and disabilities. Its focus remains on traditional heterosexual relationships and socioeconomic survival, with limited attention to neurodivergent or physical disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ludo have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on traditional heterosexual relationships and domestic issues. It does not feature prominent LGBTQ+ characters or stories that challenge assumptions about straight relationships.

How does Ludo portray gender?

Fair

Women in the film play significant roles in driving key plot points, especially those involving justice and retaliation. They are not just passive participants but active agents in the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ludo?

Good

The movie offers a genuine look at the socioeconomic realities of India, incorporating characters from various religious backgrounds and economic classes. It avoids simplistic stereotypes in its portrayal.

How does Ludo represent religion and culture?

Good

The story examines moral relativism and situational ethics. Traditional institutions like the legal system are shown as transactional or adversarial rather than purely heroic.

Does Ludo include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not focus on visible or invisible disabilities. Characters face challenges related to socioeconomic, criminal, and emotional issues.

Present on Screen

Provides a genuine depiction of diverse religious backgrounds and class strata within the Indian context.
Women play significant roles and drive pivotal plot shifts.
Offers a nuanced portrayal of a multi-ethnic society without relying on reductive stereotypes.

Limited or Absent

Lacks prominent LGBTQ+ characters or narratives exploring non-straight identities.
Minimal representation or exploration of physical or invisible disabilities.
Focuses heavily on traditional heterosexual relationships and domestic issues.

Official Synopsis

Ludo is about the butterfly effect and how, despite all the chaos and crowd of the world, all our lives are inextricably connected. From a resurfaced sex tape to a rogue suitcase of money, four wildly different stories overlap at the whims of fate, chance and one eccentric criminal.

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