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The Chosen

Name: The Chosen
Director: Eric Donell, Martin Söder
Released: 2005
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2005

Director

Eric Donell, Martin Söder

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Chosen operates as a conventional crime thriller that prioritizes procedural genre clichés over identity-driven storytelling. The narrative centers on a singular male protagonist navigating a localized academic setting to solve murders. Because the film adheres to established social orders and traditional investigative roles, it lacks the complexity found in more progressive works. The focus remains strictly on the mechanics of the crime investigation. Ultimately, the film reflects the demographic norms of its Scandinavian setting without attempting to challenge social hierarchies or introduce diverse perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Chosen have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary genders or same-sex relationships. The story revolves around a male protagonist investigating crimes.

How does The Chosen portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on Johan, a male student who drives the plot through his professional skills. This reflects a traditional gender hierarchy common in crime thrillers.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Chosen?

Limited

The setting and production context suggest a likely homogeneous Scandinavian cast. There is no indication of multicultural casts or diverse ethnic representation.

How does The Chosen represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film follows traditional Western crime proceduralism. It focuses on maintaining institutional stability without critiquing Western social structures.

Does The Chosen include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters appear to function within standard physical parameters.

Present on Screen

The film provides a focused, traditional crime-thriller experience centered on a clear investigative goal.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks complexity and fails to represent diverse identities or social critiques.
The story relies on traditional gender hierarchies and homogeneous casting typical of the genre.

Official Synopsis

A couple of brutal and mysterious murders point to Uppsala University. Johan, a last year student at the police academy, gets involved in the investigation. He enrolls a course at the University in order to, under cover, track down the killer.

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