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Doppelganger

Name: Doppelganger
Director: Gareth Smith, Michael Horowitz
Released: 2001
Duration: 14 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2001

Director

Gareth Smith, Michael Horowitz

Runtime

14 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Doppelganger is a genre-blending short that emphasizes science fiction and thriller elements over social complexity. The narrative structure revolves around a domestic, traditional relationship and the psychological tension of a biological duplicate. The film sticks to conventional storylines, focusing on a male protagonist's subconscious and his interpersonal dynamics. It lacks the layered exploration of diverse identities and social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Doppelganger have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story centers on a typical romantic relationship between a male lead and his girlfriend. There are no characters with non-binary gender identities.

How does Doppelganger portray gender?

Fair

The film emphasizes traditional gender roles, featuring a male executive and his female partner. The woman serves as a catalyst, but the story follows conventional gender dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Doppelganger?

Limited

There are no explicit signs of a non-white majority or race-bent casting. The film seems to adhere to standard casting practices of the early 2000s.

How does Doppelganger represent religion and culture?

Limited

Themes are centered on individual psychology rather than broader cultural critiques. The setting reflects a standard capitalist framework without challenging traditional family structures.

Does Doppelganger include disability representation?

Minimal

The story does not include any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

Effectively blends science fiction and thriller genres to explore identity.
Focuses on a character-driven narrative that delves into interpersonal psychological tension.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more multi-layered complexity and disruption of traditional social hierarchies.
Relies heavily on conventional gender roles and traditional domestic structures.
Does not engage with diverse identity politics or broader cultural critiques.

Official Synopsis

A young man's troublesome dreams lead his girlfriend to make a bizarre discovery in this quirky short film. Brian is an advertising exec who reveals the details of his lusty dreams to his girlfriend. But when she stays awake to watch him sleep, she finds that he has a clone who wants to take over!

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