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Cord

Cord

Representation Score

8.0/10

Good

2015

Director

Pablo Gonzalez

Runtime

65 minutes

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Cord uses a speculative science fiction setting to break down traditional social and sexual hierarchies. By making physical intimacy dangerous, the film challenges conventional romantic and moral structures. The narrative effectively subverts traditional social norms, offering a critical perspective on Western institutions. However, the film lacks depth in representing racial and ethnic diversity, focusing instead on biological necessities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cord have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film challenges traditional heterosexual norms by presenting physical intimacy as risky. It critiques standard romantic and sexual paradigms without specifying particular LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Cord portray gender?

Good

Tania's character is defined by her sexual autonomy rather than traditional domestic roles. Her relationship with Czuperski questions typical portrayals of masculine dominance and feminine submission.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cord?

Fair

The post-apocalyptic setting features few characters, focusing on biological and psychological survival. There is limited representation of ethnic or diverse backgrounds.

How does Cord represent religion and culture?

Good

The film replaces traditional family structures with a utilitarian existence focused on survival. It challenges conventional Western moral standards.

Does Cord include disability representation?

Fair

Tania’s portrayal as a sex addict touches on themes of neurodivergence and impulse control. However, it is unclear if this portrayal is meant to be empowering or merely a plot device.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional heterosexual norms through its unique premise.
  • Subverts traditional gender roles by emphasizing female sexual autonomy.
  • Critiques conventional Western morality and social institutions.

Limited or Absent

  • Could include more visible racial and ethnic diversity among its characters.
  • Does not specify particular LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Themes related to neurodivergence may serve primarily as plot devices.

Official Synopsis

On a post-apocalyptic world of never-ending winter, a sparse cast of outsiders live underground. Due to their unsanitary conditions, sexual contact has become dangerous. Masturbation has become the paradigm of sexual experience and an array of low-tech devices with this purpose has come into existence. In this bleak reality, Czuperski (a dealer of such machines) and Tania (a sex addict) make a deal: she will allow him to experiment new devices on her body in exchange of pleasure. Soon however, their relationship goes out of control.

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