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Fallen

Name: Fallen
Director: Mikael Salomon
Released: 2006
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2006

Director

Mikael Salomon

Runtime

84 minutes

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Fallen is a conventional genre piece that relies heavily on established cinematic norms. The narrative follows a traditional path, centered around a male protagonist's supernatural transformation without challenging existing social hierarchies. The film lacks intentionality regarding diverse representation. It maintains a homogeneous demographic profile, utilizing a predominantly white cast and adhering to traditional gender and racial roles. Ultimately, the production operates within a standard Western framework. It prioritizes genre clichés and moral binaries over any meaningful disruption of traditional gender, racial, or cultural roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does Fallen have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. Relationships are limited to traditional romantic and friendly connections.

How does Fallen portray gender?

Limited

Although female characters play key roles in the investigation, the story is primarily driven by male protagonists. The film follows typical genre conventions and investigative clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Fallen?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting a homogeneous demographic approach. Characters of color have limited influence in the main storyline.

How does Fallen represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story operates within a standard Western framework, focusing on a supernatural battle between good and evil. It upholds traditional moral binaries without offering sociopolitical critique.

Does Fallen include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities. Character struggles focus on supernatural transformations rather than neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Female characters are integral to the central investigation, adding necessary narrative weight.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial diversity, featuring a predominantly white cast with limited influence for characters of color.
There is a complete absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationships.
The narrative follows traditional gender hierarchies, centering momentum on male protagonists.
The story fails to address disability or neurodivergence, focusing strictly on supernatural elements.

Official Synopsis

For high schooler Aaron Corbett, turning 18 means becoming not just a man but a nephilim, too -- half human, half angel, with supernatural abilities.

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