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We Lost Our Human

We Lost Our Human

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2023

TV-Y7

Director

Chris Garbutt, Rikke Asbjoern

Runtime

103 minutes

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We Lost Our Human uses a post-human setting to break down human-centric hierarchies. By removing humans from the story, the film focuses on the ability to act of non-human characters, allowing for a unique exploration of social dynamics. The narrative structure provides a rich environment for discussing autonomy and systemic changes. The pets, Pud and Ham, navigate a world where traditional human-led structures like capitalism and domestic hierarchies no longer exist. While the film avoids traditional human clichés, it relies heavily on metaphor. This approach offers a broad, inclusive framework for identity without relying on specific human demographic markers.

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Category Breakdown

Does We Lost Our Human have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't explicitly identify characters by sexual orientation or gender identity. However, the absence of human authority figures creates a space for non-traditional social structures to develop.

How does We Lost Our Human portray gender?

Fair

By focusing on animal protagonists, the story challenges traditional gender roles centered around humans. This shift allows for more flexible power dynamics among the main characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is We Lost Our Human?

Good

Using diverse animal characters as metaphors for identity helps bypass traditional racial stereotypes. This approach explores belonging in an abstract way.

How does We Lost Our Human represent religion and culture?

Good

The film's post-human setting disrupts traditional Western institutions and family structures. The cosmic journey highlights the ability to act of underrepresented animals, suggesting a move towards a secular morality.

Does We Lost Our Human include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the available narrative details.

Present on Screen

  • Disrupts traditional human-centric hierarchies by centering non-human characters.
  • Uses animal characters as metaphors to bypass conventional racial stereotypes.
  • Explores the dismantling of traditional human-led social structures.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of specific LGBTQ+ identities or character backgrounds.
  • Provides no visible evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • Relies on abstract metaphors rather than concrete human diversity markers.

Official Synopsis

There's been a glitch — all the humans are gone! Can you help pampered pet siblings Pud and Ham journey to the center of the universe to fix it?

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