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7lives

Name: 7lives
Director: Paul Wilkins
Released: 2011
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2011

Director

Paul Wilkins

Runtime

100 minutes

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7lives serves as an existential exploration of identity through a speculative lens. The film's strength lies in its willingness to deconstruct social standing by moving the protagonist through various socio-economic levels. However, the narrative remains narrow in its demographic scope. It centers heavily on masculine existential dread and lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disability. Ultimately, the film prioritizes thematic explorations of class and status over a diverse range of characters.

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Category Breakdown

Does 7lives have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. Queer narratives are not present in the story.

How does 7lives portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male protagonist's internal struggles and marriage. It does not show the empowerment of female characters or challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 7lives?

Fair

The film uses parallel storylines to explore social identity. The inclusion of a 'hoodie' character hints at an examination of class and possibly racialized social types.

How does 7lives represent religion and culture?

Good

The film questions traditional Western ideas of family stability and economic success. It challenges the idea of a single, linear life path through the protagonist's varied social experiences.

Does 7lives include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters in the film who navigate physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities with significant control over their situations.

Present on Screen

Explores the fluidity of social identity and persona.
Challenges traditional Western ideals of domestic and capitalist success.
Uses socio-economic instability to drive character development.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ or non-cisgender identities.
Does not provide ability to act to characters with disabilities.
Focuses heavily on traditional masculine perspectives and existential dread.

Official Synopsis

A disgruntled married man called Tom believes that there is a better life for him out there somewhere. On his way home one night he gets attacked and falls into a parallel world where he lives 6 other lives including a Rock-Star, A homeless person and the 'hoody' that attacked him. These lives help him to re-evaluate his priorities and values but in order to get home he must face some of his deepest fears and desires. Will he make it home or is the grass greener on the other side?

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