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Coherence
Representation Score
5.5/10
Fair
2014
Not RatedDirector
James Ward Byrkit
Runtime
89 minutes
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Coherence is a film that critically examines and dismantles traditional social and moral structures. Using quantum mechanics to question objective truth, the film provides a sophisticated critique of established social orders. However, its demographic representation is limited, featuring a narrow, homogeneous cast that lacks diversity in race, ethnicity, and LGBTQ+ identities.
Category Breakdown
Does Coherence have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film upholds traditional views where everyone is assumed to be straight or cisgender, with no clear depiction of LGBTQ+ relationships or identities.
How does Coherence portray gender?
The film features a balanced gender distribution and passes the Bechdel test. Characters experience psychological breakdowns equally, regardless of their gender.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Coherence?
The cast is predominantly white and middle-class, lacking diverse ethnic backgrounds among its main characters.
How does Coherence represent religion and culture?
The film excels in challenging traditional moral frameworks by exploring moral relativism and the collapse of stable social units.
Does Coherence include disability representation?
The film does not depict any visible or invisible disabilities. The characters' struggles are centered around psychological and existential issues.
Present on Screen
- The film offers a progressive philosophical approach by questioning the stability of objective truth.
- It effectively deconstructs traditional social and moral frameworks through moral relativism.
- Balanced gender distribution and passing the Bechdel test highlight the film's inclusive approach.
Limited or Absent
- The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a narrow demographic focus.
- There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
- The film does not address disability, focusing instead on psychological and existential themes.
Official Synopsis
Four couples gather for dinner the night a mysterious and powerful comet passes overhead.
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