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Diary of an Exorcist - Zero

Name: Diary of an Exorcist - Zero
Director: Renato Siqueira
Released: 2016
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2016

TV-MA

Director

Renato Siqueira

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Diary of an Exorcist - Zero is a genre-driven thriller that prioritizes traditional religious motifs and individualistic struggle. The narrative structure leans heavily on established spiritual hierarchies, limiting its depth in representing diverse identities. While the film's Brazilian origin provides a departure from Hollywood's casting norms, the thematic focus remains conservative. The story centers on a male protagonist's devotion to church work, reinforcing conventional social roles. Ultimately, the film functions as a visceral horror piece rather than a vehicle for social critique, resulting in a conventional narrative structure.

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Category Breakdown

Does Diary of an Exorcist - Zero have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The story revolves around a protagonist focused on his religious duties.

How does Diary of an Exorcist - Zero portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist defined by his religious service, suggesting a traditional gender hierarchy and masculine archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Diary of an Exorcist - Zero?

Fair

As a Brazilian production, the film naturally operates outside Western hegemony, offering a more diverse demographic compared to Hollywood productions.

How does Diary of an Exorcist - Zero represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes traditional religious frameworks and institutional values, validating religious structures without offering a secular or critical perspective.

Does Diary of an Exorcist - Zero include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the story.

Present on Screen

The Brazilian origin provides a natural departure from the typical Anglo-Saxon casting norms found in major studio productions.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional masculine archetypes and religious hierarchies, limiting gender and social diversity.
The narrative lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The thematic focus reinforces conservative religious structures rather than exploring diverse or secular perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Lucas devotes his life to church work after a tragedy. When an exorcism case gets out of control, he has to figure out who is under the Devil's influence.

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