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Being

Being

2020

Runtime

86 minutes

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Synopsis

A festive gathering in a secluded small-town farmhouse in the mountains is brought to a halt when a bright burst of light explodes from the barn. Stranded in the middle of nowhere, they carefully investigate, making a discovery not of this world.

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Overall Score

2.3/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film lacks documented evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. There are no visible narratives addressing heteronormativity.

Gender Representation

Limited

The cast includes both veteran male and female performers. However, the farmhouse setting suggests a reliance on traditional domestic roles without subverting gender hierarchies.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The ensemble follows conventional casting patterns for rural dramas. There is no indication of a non-white majority or race-bent casting.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The setting leans toward traditional Western communal values. The science fiction elements do not explicitly introduce anti-religious or secularist-priority narratives.

Disability Representation

Minimal

No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are identified. The film lacks evidence of neurodivergent agency or inclusive casting.

Strengths

  • Features a mix of veteran male and female performers in the ensemble cast.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks visible markers of intersectional representation or diverse identity-based narratives.
  • Follows conventional casting patterns that do not challenge traditional social hierarchies.
  • Provides no evidence of disability representation or neurodivergent agency.

AI Analysis

Being (2020) operates as a traditional science fiction encounter story. The narrative focuses on the suspense of an extraterrestrial event within a secluded, small-town setting rather than exploring social identity. The production follows conventional cinematic structures, prioritizing the genre trope of isolation and discovery. It lacks the intentional subversion of Western institutional norms or intersectional representation found in more progressive works. Ultimately, the film appears to reinforce standard social hierarchies rather than deconstructing them through its character arcs or demographic makeup.

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