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Somnium

Name: Somnium
Director: Joseph Ciminera
Released: 2018
Duration: 77 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2018

Director

Joseph Ciminera

Runtime

77 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Somnium operates as a genre-driven supernatural thriller centered on two sisters with unique abilities. By focusing on a female-centric storyline, the film avoids some traditional male-dominated clichés found in thrillers. However, the film lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity. While the cast suggests a multi-ethnic approach, the themes remain rooted in standard genre tension rather than social or cultural subversion. Ultimately, the film offers a moderate level of inclusion through its casting and gendered focus, but it misses opportunities for more complex or explicit representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Somnium have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories. The plot focuses on a supernatural thriller involving sisters and burglars.

How does Somnium portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around two sisters with supernatural powers, providing women with a significant role beyond traditional gender roles. The film highlights a female-led dynamic.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Somnium?

Fair

The cast includes actors with diverse surnames, suggesting a multi-ethnic ensemble. However, the narrative does not delve into racial dynamics or specific ethnic themes.

How does Somnium represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot follows a classic thriller cliché of home invasion. It does not explore deep cultural or systemic critiques, nor does it deconstruct Western institutions.

Does Somnium include disability representation?

Minimal

It is unclear whether the characters' supernatural abilities are meant to represent disabilities or neurodivergence. The narrative does not provide enough information to assess this.

Present on Screen

The narrative centers on female protagonists with supernatural abilities.
The cast list suggests a multi-ethnic ensemble through diverse surnames.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
There is no evidence of deep cultural critique or systemic social exploration.
The portrayal of supernatural abilities lacks clarity regarding disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

A tale of two sisters with rare unique supernatural abilities. Three burglars break into a house to find jewels and money but leave their sanity behind.

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