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Life
Representation Score
5.2/10
Fair
2017
RDirector
Daniel Espinosa
Runtime
104 minutes
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Life presents a global scientific community through its diverse cast. By including astronauts from different countries, the film feels true to modern space exploration. However, the film sticks to typical genre formulas and lacks meaningful critiques of societal structures or diverse identities.
Category Breakdown
Does Life have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film assumes everyone is straight or cisgender, with no queer relationships or non-binary identities among the characters.
How does Life portray gender?
Commander Ekaterina Golovkina showcases strong female leadership. The crew has an equal mix of men and women throughout the mission.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Life?
The film features astronauts from America, Britain, and Russia, creating a diverse team that mirrors the international nature of space exploration.
How does Life represent religion and culture?
The story focuses on science and professionalism without engaging with cultural critiques or anti-Western themes.
Does Life include disability representation?
Physical injuries are used mainly to create suspense and fear. These depictions do not explore mental differences or give characters much control over their situations.
Present on Screen
- The film reflects a realistic, multi-national team in its casting.
- It highlights strong female leadership through the character of the ISS Commander.
- The crew maintains a balanced gender ratio throughout the mission.
Limited or Absent
- The film does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or queer storylines.
- Disability is only shown through physical injuries and trauma.
- There is no engagement with diverse cultural or anti-capitalist perspectives.
Official Synopsis
The six-member crew of the International Space Station is tasked with studying a sample from Mars that may be the first proof of extra-terrestrial life, which proves more intelligent than ever expected.
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