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Andhadhun

Andhadhun

Representation Score

7.5/10

Good

2018

Not Rated

Director

Sriram Raghavan

Runtime

139 minutes

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Andhadhun stands out for its portrayal of strong female characters who challenge traditional gender roles. The film also offers a critical look at social institutions and moral certainty. However, it falls short in representing the experiences of the physically disabled and does not engage with LGBTQ+ identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Andhadhun have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It focuses solely on heterosexual relationships and dynamics.

How does Andhadhun portray gender?

Excellent

Female characters such as Simi and Sophie play key roles in driving the plot with their intellect and strategic thinking. They challenge traditional gender stereotypes by outmaneuvering the male protagonist.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Andhadhun?

Fair

Set in an urban Indian setting, the film explores the socioeconomic differences between middle-class individuals and the wealthy. It highlights the tensions between these different lifestyles.

How does Andhadhun represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story critiques the reliability of institutions and social order through a subjective lens. It presents a worldview where truth is relative and ethics are shaped by personal survival.

Does Andhadhun include disability representation?

Limited

Disability is portrayed as a tool for deception rather than a genuine identity. The protagonist's simulated blindness serves as a plot device to deceive others.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional gender roles by giving female characters significant influence and strategic thinking.
  • Provides a nuanced look at socioeconomic differences and class-based power dynamics.
  • Explores moral relativism and the unreliability of social institutions through a postmodern perspective.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not authentically represent the experiences of those with physical disabilities, using disability mainly as a plot device.
  • Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.

Official Synopsis

A series of mysterious events changes the life of a blind pianist who now must report a crime that was actually never witnessed by him.

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