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Tantrica

Name: Tantrica
Director: Michael Jalal
Released: 2018
Duration: 44 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2018

Director

Michael Jalal

Runtime

44 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tantrica operates primarily as a high-concept fantasy thriller centered on individual moral decay. The narrative prioritizes clichés of immortality and corruption over explicit social commentary or identity-based exploration. While the title implies a potential engagement with non-Western cultural motifs, the film lacks verifiable data regarding diverse casting. This prevents a higher rating for inclusive representation. Ultimately, the work presents as a genre-driven piece that focuses on the pursuit of power rather than systemic or social subversion.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tantrica have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on universal themes of power and corruption. It does not engage with LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender roles.

How does Tantrica portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on themes of invincibility and immortality. It is unclear if the film challenges traditional gender hierarchies or reinforces masculine archetypes of conquest.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tantrica?

Fair

The title suggests a connection to Tantric traditions and non-Western spiritual frameworks. However, specific casting details and character depth are not confirmed.

How does Tantrica represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores a moral descent into darkness. It is uncertain if the film adopts an anti-Western stance or follows a traditional moralistic structure.

Does Tantrica include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The title suggests a potential engagement with non-Western spiritual or cultural frameworks through its connection to Tantric traditions.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender roles.
There is no evidence of character's ability to drive the story that challenges traditional gender hierarchies.
The narrative lacks visible representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Power, invincibility and immortality are just some of the things desired by those who wish to "rule the world". Allowing this to corrupt, is what leads to one taking the path of darkness, from which there is no return... such is the story of TANTRICA

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