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The Cormorant

Name: The Cormorant
Director: Peter Markham
Released: 1993
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

1993

TV-14

Director

Peter Markham

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Cormorant is a psychological horror film set in a specific Welsh context. It relies on traditional storytelling techniques to create an atmosphere of tension and explore the consequences of inheritance. The narrative focuses on moral themes rather than social issues. The film presents a culturally specific environment that lacks diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Cormorant have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story revolves around a young couple who inherit a cottage. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships shown.

How does The Cormorant portray gender?

Fair

The film centers on a partnership between two main characters. It does not show women taking significant control or challenging traditional male leadership roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Cormorant?

Limited

The film is set in a small, ethnically uniform village in North Wales. It features a cast that is racially homogeneous, with no indication of a diverse ensemble.

How does The Cormorant represent religion and culture?

Fair

The movie critiques the harmful effects of inherited legacies and material possessions using a mythical creature. It highlights the moral complexities of inheritance.

Does The Cormorant include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical, sensory, or cognitive differences in the documentation.

Present on Screen

Explores the corruption of ancestral legacies through complex themes.
Provides a focused look at a specific Welsh cultural setting.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.
Features a homogeneous cast with limited racial or ethnic diversity.
Does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies significantly.

Official Synopsis

For a young couple, the small cottage tucked away in a quiet village in the mountains of north Wales, a legacy from a distant, estranged uncle, is a dream come true. The one condition of the inheritance is that they keep the uncle's beloved pet cormorant. They soon discover, however, that the cormorant is no mere bird, but a foul and malignant creature that may exact a greater price than they are willing to pay. Filmed as part of the BBC series, "Screen Two".

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