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73 Cows
Representation Score
2.3/10
Limited
2018
Director
Alex Lockwood
Runtime
15 minutes
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73 Cows is a meditative documentary that prioritizes ethical inquiry over broad demographic representation. While it does not include diverse racial, gender, or LGBTQ+ identities, it provides a profound cultural critique. The film challenges the standard Western view of animals as mere resources, emphasizing compassion over industrial utility. Ultimately, its impact lies in its ideological message rather than its cast composition.
Category Breakdown
Does 73 Cows have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story focuses solely on the relationship between the filmmaker and his livestock.
How does 73 Cows portray gender?
The narrative centers around a single male protagonist. It does not feature any gender-diverse casting or significant subversion of traditional gender roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is 73 Cows?
The setting reflects a homogeneous population in a rural New Zealand environment. The film does not engage with diverse cultural or ethnic perspectives.
How does 73 Cows represent religion and culture?
The film strongly critiques Western industrial values and capitalist commodification. It emphasizes empathy and animal sentience over economic efficiency.
Does 73 Cows include disability representation?
There is no visible representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the main narrative.
Present on Screen
- Offers a powerful critique of capitalist frameworks and the commodification of living beings.
- Challenges traditional Western hierarchies by prioritizing animal sentience and empathy.
Limited or Absent
- Could benefit from more diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives.
- Includes a singular male protagonist with limited gender diversity.
Official Synopsis
A beef farmer struggles with his conscience every time he takes his cows to slaughter, and so sets about doing something extraordinary.
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