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Latency

Latency

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2024

PG-13

Director

James Croke

Runtime

94 minutes

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Latency centers its narrative around a female protagonist dealing with professional gaming and severe agoraphobia. This focus allows the film to explore psychological vulnerabilities and the loss of control through a neurodivergent perspective. The film successfully challenges typical genre expectations by emphasizing technical skill and internal cognitive struggles. By featuring a woman in a position of expertise, it avoids the 'damsel in distress' cliché. However, the film lacks clear evidence regarding racial diversity or LGBTQ+ representation. Its primary focus is on individual psychological and technological themes rather than broader social critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Latency have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any explicit information about the sexual orientations or gender identities of its characters. There are no non-straight relationships or identity-focused storylines.

How does Latency portray gender?

Fair

Hana is a female professional gamer, showcasing a woman's skills in a high-stakes, traditionally male-dominated field. Her role highlights her technical expertise and her ability to drive the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Latency?

Minimal

The film does not provide enough detail to assess racial representation. While the name Hana may suggest a specific cultural origin, the overall cast composition remains unclear.

How does Latency represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story critiques modern technology and the isolation caused by the digital age. It explores how digital interfaces can affect traditional social structures and individual freedom.

Does Latency include disability representation?

Good

Agoraphobia is a central theme rather than a minor trait. The film gives a neurodivergent experience significant importance, avoiding the use of mental health issues as mere plot devices.

Present on Screen

  • Centers a female protagonist in a high-skill, technical role.
  • Provides meaningful control to a character navigating agoraphobia.
  • Challenges traditional clichés by focusing on internal, cognitive conflicts.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or relationships.
  • Provides insufficient detail regarding racial and ethnic diversity.
  • Does not offer a clear systemic or broad social critique.

Official Synopsis

When professional gamer Hana, who suffers from acute agoraphobia, receives new equipment that enhances her game, she begins to wonder if it is reading her mind – or controlling it.

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