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Maa

Maa

Representation Score

6.0/10

Good

2025

Director

Vishal Furia

Runtime

133 minutes

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Maa is a sophisticated folk horror that challenges traditional patriarchal narratives. By placing a woman as the central protector and decision-maker, the film highlights women's ability to drive the story beyond traditional domestic roles. The film's strength lies in its use of regional mythology to critique systemic harm. The tension between ancestral traditions and individual survival offers a nuanced view of institutional oppression. However, it falls short in representing LGBTQ+ identities and disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does Maa have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on traditional mythological stories and matrilineal bonds but does not include specific character arcs or diverse gender identities.

How does Maa portray gender?

Excellent

The movie centers on a female protagonist who becomes the main protector after her husband dies. A woman also leads the Kali Puja, challenging traditional patriarchal roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Maa?

Good

Set in West Bengal, the film provides an authentic look into local culture and customs, avoiding a generalized perspective.

How does Maa represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques patriarchal authority through the lens of a zamindar family's ritualistic decisions, using mythological complexity to go beyond simple moral binaries.

Does Maa include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

  • Highlights women's ability to take control and make decisions.
  • Provides an authentic look into West Bengali culture and customs.
  • Critiques patriarchal authority through mythological storytelling.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ characters or diverse gender identities.
  • No documented portrayals of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A mother and daughter encounter a demon in a village where girls have been disappearing.

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