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Existence

Name: Existence
Director: Juliet Bergh
Released: 2012
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.9/10

Fair

2012

Director

Juliet Bergh

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film centers around a female protagonist named Freya who drives the narrative through her quest for freedom. This portrayal avoids passive female stereotypes, offering a proactive female lead. The diverse cast suggests an intention to represent various ethnicities, but the film lacks specific evidence of LGBTQ+ visibility or disability representation. The science fiction setting provides opportunities to critique institutional power, but the film's ideological stance remains moderate without explicit progressive themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Existence have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit representations of LGBTQ+ characters or relationships involving diverse sexual orientations or gender identities.

How does Existence portray gender?

Fair

Freya is a proactive female lead who drives the plot forward. Her actions avoid passive stereotypes, although the broader gender dynamics within the film are not fully explored.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Existence?

Fair

The film features a multi-ethnic cast, including actors like Loren Taylor and Aaron Jackson, suggesting a move towards more inclusive casting. However, the specific racial dynamics within the story are not detailed.

How does Existence represent religion and culture?

Fair

Set within a science fiction universe, the film uses the concept of the Boundary Fence as a metaphor for systemic control. While this allows for critiques of institutional power, the film does not provide explicit cultural or ideological themes.

Does Existence include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film features a strong female protagonist who drives the narrative with clear ability to act.
The cast includes a diverse range of actors, moving away from homogeneous casting patterns.

Limited or Absent

There is a lack of visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight-centered relationship dynamics.
The narrative provides no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Trapped behind the Boundary Fence, Freya dreams of escape and pursues a dangerous outsider who can free her.

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