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Obsession

Name: Obsession
Director: Goran Dukić
Released: 2019
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2019

TV-MA

Director

Goran Dukić

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Obsession functions as a typical psychological thriller, emphasizing genre tension over deeper exploration of identity. The story relies on well-known archetypes like the drifter and the femme fatale, reinforcing traditional roles rather than challenging them. While Larissa exhibits a significant role in driving the story in driving the plot, her role remains confined to traditional gender stereotypes. The film misses opportunities to explore the complex cultural landscape of its setting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Obsession have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers around a heterosexual relationship between Sonny and Larissa. There are no LGBTQ+ narratives or non-cisgender identities represented.

How does Obsession portray gender?

Fair

Larissa drives the conflict as a femme fatale. She plays a significant role in driving the story but her role adheres to traditional gender stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Obsession?

Limited

Set in the Louisiana Bayou, the film overlooks the area's rich cultural tapestry. The main characters do not reflect a diverse cast.

How does Obsession represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows a traditional moral framework focused on individual pursuits. It lacks themes of secularism, anti-capitalism, or critiques of Western institutions.

Does Obsession include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include any characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

Larissa demonstrates a significant role in driving the story in driving the central plot and conflict.

Limited or Absent

The film relies heavily on traditional genre archetypes like the drifter and femme fatale.
The narrative fails to engage with the racial and cultural complexity of its Louisiana Bayou setting.
There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and neurodivergent or disabled characters.

Official Synopsis

Before meeting George Good, Sonny Jordan was just a lost drifter with a troubled past floating from town to town, looking for work. As fate would have it, Sonny ends up saving George's life from a murderous back-alley mugger. As thanks, George gives Sonny a home and a job as a mechanic on his farm in the lonely Louisiana Bayou. Sonny quickly settles in and makes himself useful around the place but then Sonny meets Larissa, George's alluring wife. She has a mysterious past and the two are irresistibly drawn to each other. The two begin a passionate affair leading them to construct a twisted plot to take George's life in cold blood in order to be together. As their despicable plan unravels, they learn how far they are willing to go to cover their misdeed.

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