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Automation

Name: Automation
Director: Garo Setian
Released: 2019
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

7.2/10

Good

2019

Director

Garo Setian

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film primarily explores philosophical themes related to identity and labor through science fiction, rather than demographic inclusivity. It critiques systemic economic structures and the dehumanization of workers. However, it lacks meaningful representation across most social spectrums. While it challenges traditional gender power structures through a unique human-to-robot companionship model, it does not provide explicit LGBTQ+, racial, or disability-focused narratives. Ultimately, the film prioritizes an interrogation of late-stage capitalism over the inclusion of diverse human identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Automation have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit depictions of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives. There are no queer-coded characters or subversions of sexual orientation.

How does Automation portray gender?

Fair

The story challenges traditional power dynamics through a relationship between a human male and a female-coded robot, shifting focus to the essence of personhood.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Automation?

Fair

The film does not emphasize racial or ethnic diversity. The focus remains on the socioeconomic impacts of automation.

How does Automation represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story offers a strong critique of capitalism through labor displacement. It uses the machine's struggle to explore systemic alienation within modern industrial structures.

Does Automation include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not represent physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. The plot focuses on machine obsolescence rather than human impairment.

Present on Screen

Offers a sophisticated critique of labor displacement and industrial oppression.
Challenges traditional gendered power structures through a unique human-to-robot companionship model.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
Fails to incorporate visible racial, ethnic, or neurodivergent diversity within the cast.
Does not address physical or sensory disabilities within the primary character arcs.

Official Synopsis

A workplace robot, AUTO, transforms into a killing machine when he discovers he will be replaced by a more efficient model. AUTO fears being terminated and will stop at nothing to prevent his own destruction. The human employees must band together to stop him before it's too late.

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