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Hyperland

Name: Hyperland
Director: Mario Sixtus
Released: 2021
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

6.4/10

Good

2021

Director

Mario Sixtus

Runtime

109 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Hyperland serves as a sophisticated critique of digital-age social hierarchies. By focusing on a female protagonist navigating a reputation-based dystopia, the film emphasizes female empowerment over traditional clichés. It uses the 'Karma count' to explore how modern surveillance and social media can become tools of systemic oppression. However, the film's diversity profile is limited by a lack of visible information regarding racial and LGBTQ+ identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hyperland have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on a protagonist facing social exclusion due to sexual assault, but does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or dynamics.

How does Hyperland portray gender?

Good

Cee is a strong female lead who avoids the damsel in distress cliché, actively fighting a digital system that undermines female empowerment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hyperland?

Minimal

The film provides no specific details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Without verifiable information on the protagonist or ensemble, a score cannot be assigned.

How does Hyperland represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story sharply critiques Western institutions, social media, and capitalism, using a 'Karma count' to show how digital systems enforce conformity and control.

Does Hyperland include disability representation?

Fair

While the film does not feature physical or neurodivergent disabilities, it explores the psychological impact of viral trauma and social exclusion.

Present on Screen

Strong focus on women's ability to drive the story and active protagonists.
Sophisticated critique of digital surveillance and social control.
Exploration of the psychological impact of social ostracization.

Limited or Absent

Lack of verifiable data regarding racial and ethnic diversity.
Absence of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or queer narratives.
Limited information on neurodivergent or physical disability representation.

Official Synopsis

In this dystopian world set in the near future, everyone’s reputation is measured and visible. Your “Karma count” defines you, as Cee soon discovers. Victim of a sexual assault that goes viral on social media, the young graphic designer becomes more ostracised as she fights back.

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