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Abortion

Name: Abortion
Director: Masao Adachi
Released: 1966
Duration: 75 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

1966

Director

Masao Adachi

Runtime

75 minutes

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Abortion (1966) is a thought-provoking film that challenges fundamental aspects of human social organization. By focusing on a protagonist who seeks to technologically alter intimate human experiences, the film critiques biological hierarchies and traditional patriarchal structures. The film's narrative structure disrupts conventional expectations of the family unit and reproductive norms. However, the lack of specific demographic data limits a comprehensive assessment of its social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Abortion have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film challenges traditional assumptions about sex and reproduction by separating these concepts. This separation creates a new space that disrupts conventional gender roles and expectations.

How does Abortion portray gender?

Good

By proposing artificial wombs, the film questions traditional gender roles and maternal responsibilities. This approach aims to redefine the power dynamics associated with gender and reproduction.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Abortion?

Minimal

A definitive score cannot be assigned due to a lack of specific casting data. The available information does not detail the ethnic composition of the ensemble.

How does Abortion represent religion and culture?

Good

The film challenges traditional views on the sanctity of life by emphasizing scientific advancements over religious or social norms. It prioritizes scientific progress over established institutions.

Does Abortion include disability representation?

Minimal

There is insufficient evidence to evaluate the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent identities. No information regarding disability representation is available.

Present on Screen

The film's premise offers a sophisticated critique of traditional biological and patriarchal hierarchies.
The narrative effectively disrupts conventional expectations about the family unit and reproductive norms.

Limited or Absent

The lack of specific casting data makes it difficult to understand the racial and ethnic diversity represented.
There is no information available to assess the representation of physical or neurodivergent identities.

Official Synopsis

A gynecologist attempts to rid the world of sexual problems by separating sex on the one hand and reproduction, which he feels should be left to artificial wombs.

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