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Subdued

Name: Subdued
Director: Hamid Nematollah
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2017

Director

Hamid Nematollah

Runtime

90 minutes

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Subdued is a local character study that emphasizes regional realism over broad demographic changes. It successfully centers on a female protagonist dealing with existential issues after divorce in Tehran. However, the film sticks to traditional social structures. It does not challenge or invert these structures, leading to a more conservative narrative approach. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its authentic portrayal of social isolation rather than intentionally diverse or underrepresented representations.

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Category Breakdown

Does Subdued have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a traditional focus on heterosexual relationships, showing a divorced woman and a male love interest without any same-sex relationships.

How does Subdued portray gender?

Fair

Mina is the main character who deals with life after divorce. She shows strength but faces challenges from external male figures in a traditional storyline.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Subdued?

Fair

The cast is made up of actors from similar ethnic backgrounds, reflecting a modern Tehran setting. This choice emphasizes cultural authenticity over a diverse cast.

How does Subdued represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story looks at social isolation and economic pressures in modern Iran. It shows the tension between individuals and their social environment without challenging religious institutions directly.

Does Subdued include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Provides a detailed look at a woman's resilience through the protagonist, Mina.
Maintains cultural authenticity with an ethnically homogeneous Iranian cast.
Authentically portrays regional social isolation and urban pressures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.
Does not actively challenge or invert traditional gender hierarchies.
Provides no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After her divorce Mina is in need to financial and emotional supporting. She meets a guy and thinks that this is the man of her dreams. But things are not just as their first seem to be.

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