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The Swarm

The Swarm

Representation Score

8.4/10

Excellent

2021

Director

Just Philippot

Runtime

101 minutes

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The Swarm shifts away from traditional disaster clichés by placing women in positions of scientific and governmental authority. This move challenges conventional narratives where authority is typically male-dominated. However, the film's inclusivity is limited by its focus on a predominantly European cast and the lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and individuals with disabilities. Despite this, the film effectively critiques the relationship between human industry and the natural world. Ultimately, while the film offers a sophisticated critique of industrial expansion and environmental issues, it misses opportunities to broaden its social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Swarm have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit stories about LGBTQ+ people or characters who identify outside the gender assigned at birth. It focuses on heterosexual relationships and does not center LGBTQ+ identities in its main plot.

How does The Swarm portray gender?

Good

Women play key roles in scientific and government settings, emphasizing professional expertise rather than traditional domestic duties. Their actions drive the plot, highlighting their intellectual and systemic influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Swarm?

Fair

The film features a diverse cast of actors from various European countries, reflecting a global crisis scenario. However, the casting primarily includes actors from a pan-European background.

How does The Swarm represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story provides a nuanced look at the failures of industrial growth and environmental neglect. It highlights ecological justice and the shortcomings of traditional institutions during a crisis.

Does The Swarm include disability representation?

Fair

The film does not prominently feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are defined by their professional roles rather than by any neurodivergent or physical conditions.

Present on Screen

  • Placing women in key roles of scientific and governmental authority challenges traditional gender hierarchies.
  • The film provides a nuanced critique of industrial expansion and the environmental impact of Western capitalism.
  • It uses an international perspective to depict a global scientific community.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks explicit stories about LGBTQ+ people or characters who identify outside the gender assigned at birth.
  • There is minimal representation of neurodivergent or physically disabled characters.
  • The casting primarily features actors from a pan-European background, limiting true global diversity.

Official Synopsis

A single mother breeds locusts as high-protein foods but has trouble getting them to reproduce until she finds they have a taste for blood.

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