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The Awakening
Representation Score
2.8/10
Limited
1990
Director
Nacho Cerdà, Ethan Jacobson
Runtime
8 minutes
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The Awakening is a character-driven mystery that emphasizes individual experience over social dynamics. By freezing time, the film isolates its protagonist, focusing on personal growth rather than societal issues. While the casting hints at ethnic diversity, the film does not delve into complex identity politics or systemic critiques. Ultimately, the film remains neutral on most diversity metrics, avoiding both overt subversion and representation of underrepresented identities.
Category Breakdown
Does The Awakening have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around a single protagonist in a frozen environment.
How does The Awakening portray gender?
The story centers on a male high school student, following traditional male protagonist roles. There is no indication of gender subversion or hierarchical structures.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Awakening?
Alex Alvarez's inclusion in the cast hints at possible ethnic diversity. However, the film does not provide specific details about the distribution of roles among different groups.
How does The Awakening represent religion and culture?
The classroom setting may suggest a critique of institutional rigidity. However, there is no clear stance on secularism or Western institutions.
Does The Awakening include disability representation?
The film does not feature any characters dealing with physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions.
Present on Screen
- The cast includes Alex Alvarez, suggesting potential ethnic diversity.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
- The narrative focuses on a single male protagonist, missing opportunities for gender subversion.
- There is no evidence of multi-layered ability to act or the deconstruction of social hierarchies.
Official Synopsis
A high school student falls asleep while sitting in class. When he wakes up, all time is frozen, except for him.
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