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Fragment

Name: Fragment
Director: Andrew Miles
Released: 2009
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2009

Director

Andrew Miles

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Fragment is a psychological thriller that emphasizes individual obsession and the cyclical nature of violence rather than systemic social critique. The narrative focuses on the voyeuristic gaze and the boundary between life and death through the medium of photography. While the film touches on existential morality, it lacks diverse representation or perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity. Character dynamics rely heavily on traditional gender stereotypes, particularly regarding the female character's role as a catalyst for the male protagonist's actions. The presence of a character with a terminal neurological condition introduces themes of mortality but does not provide a significant role in driving the story.

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Category Breakdown

Does Fragment have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story centers on a heterosexual relationship with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of heterosexism.

How does Fragment portray gender?

Limited

The narrative relies on traditional gender stereotypes, depicting the female character primarily through victimhood and aesthetic grace. Power dynamics favor the male protagonist's influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Fragment?

Minimal

The available information provides no details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or the cultural setting.

How does Fragment represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores existential ethics and the morality of 'playing God,' but it lacks a critique of Western institutions or organized religion.

Does Fragment include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's terminal brain tumor is central to the plot, but it is unclear if his condition provides him with real control or merely serves as a plot device.

Present on Screen

The protagonist's terminal brain tumor introduces themes of mortality and neurological struggle.
The narrative explores complex existential questions regarding subjective morality and the ethics of reanimation.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional gender stereotypes that frame the female character primarily through victimhood.
There is a lack of visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities within the plot.
The story lacks evidence of racial or ethnic diversity and systemic social critique.

Official Synopsis

When Lloyd, a photographer slowly dying of a brain tumor, realises the growth killing him is breathing life into the recently dead, he uses his camera lens as the conduit to reanimation. After discovering a disturbing snuff film of a beautiful naked woman being tortured and murdered, he is compelled to bring her back to life. Enchanted by her grace and charm he resurrects her night after night and gradually falls in love. However, each night Lloyd also unwittingly resurrects her killer... SHAPE.

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