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Repentance

Name: Repentance
Director: Philippe Caland
Released: 2014
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2014

Director

Philippe Caland

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Repentance functions as a typical psychological thriller, using standard genre clichés of suspense and retribution. The story revolves around a conflict between two men, limiting the range of diverse perspectives and active roles for different types of characters. Though the film includes ethnic diversity through character names and explores spiritual themes like Karma, these elements support the plot's tension rather than offering a deeper critique of societal structures. The representation stays surface-level, focusing on individual actions rather than overlapping identities. Overall, the film lacks the complex character roles and social critiques needed for a higher diversity rating. It remains focused on individual stories of consequence and terror.

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Category Breakdown

Does Repentance have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't explicitly show non-straight or non-cisgender identities. The main conflict revolves around spiritual punishment rather than challenging straight relationships.

How does Repentance portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a conflict between two male characters. Female characters are mentioned but seem to play secondary roles rather than being key drivers of the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Repentance?

Fair

The name Angel Sanchez suggests ethnic diversity among the characters. However, the film's conflict is driven by personal motivations rather than broader racial issues.

How does Repentance represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses the idea of Karma to create psychological tension. It focuses on individual moral consequences rather than critiquing larger cultural institutions.

Does Repentance include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical, mental, or neurodivergent conditions that play central roles in the story.

Present on Screen

Includes diverse naming through characters like Angel Sanchez.
Explores spiritual concepts such as Karma within the story.

Limited or Absent

Female characters have limited roles and don't drive the plot.
Doesn't include explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
Doesn't address physical, mental, or neurodivergent conditions as central elements.

Official Synopsis

An earnest life-coach/author, Thomas Carter, is mysteriously abducted by a deranged client, Angel Sanchez, who delves into Thomas' teachings and uses his spiritual messages of Karma - action and reaction (Vipaka), against him to terrorize him and his family for their past sins.

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