You are here:

Send

Name: Send
Director: Peter Vack
Released: 2014
Duration: 9 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2014

Director

Peter Vack

Runtime

9 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Send explores the digital mediation of intimacy through the lens of a teenage girl navigating a long-distance relationship. While the film highlights women's ability to drive the story, it largely follows conventional coming-of-age clichés. The narrative lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity or systemic issues. It primarily serves as a character study of modern adolescent connections without delving into broader social or cultural themes. Due to the lack of data on racial and disability representation, the film's diversity profile is limited to its central gendered perspective.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Send have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between a teenage girl and her boyfriend. There is no explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.

How does Send portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist drives the narrative, exploring her emotional journey. The digital setting allows for a potential subversion of traditional gendered power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Send?

Minimal

No specific information is available regarding the racial composition of the cast or the ethnic backgrounds of the characters.

How does Send represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film is set in a contemporary, secular environment focusing on modern adolescent life. It does not promote specific religious morals or critique Western institutions.

Does Send include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film centers a female protagonist, allowing for exploration of women's ability to drive the story and emotional depth.
The digital communication setting offers potential for challenging traditional gendered power dynamics.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or perspectives on non-cisgender identities.
There is a lack of visible complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity or systemic social issues.
The film provides no information regarding racial, ethnic, or disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Separated for the summer, the only way for a teenage girl to communicate with her boyfriend is over the Internet.

How are these scores produced? →