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The Cleanse

The Cleanse

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2018

R

Director

Lucas Omar

Runtime

13 minutes

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The film distinguishes itself by placing a queer community at the heart of its narrative architecture. By centering a 'Queer Clique' and their unique social rituals, the story disrupts assumptions about straight relationships and grants underrepresented groups a significant role in driving the story. While the focus on asceticism and the subversion of hedonistic norms provides strong cultural depth, the film's scope remains narrow due to the absence of data on racial and disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Cleanse have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

The film centers a 'Queer Clique' as its primary social unit. This positioning gives the community a significant role in driving the story by making them the architects of their own sacred initiation rituals.

How does The Cleanse portray gender?

Fair

The narrative suggests a departure from patriarchal hierarchies through its focus on communal rituals. However, specific gender dynamics and character interactions remain undefined.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Cleanse?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, no assessment of racial diversity can be made.

How does The Cleanse represent religion and culture?

Good

The story prioritizes specialized, non-traditional social rituals over mainstream norms. This asceticism serves as a critique of modern indulgence and Western social structures.

Does The Cleanse include disability representation?

Minimal

The provided context contains no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No representation in this category is present.

Present on Screen

  • Centers a queer community as the primary protagonist group.
  • Subverts mainstream social norms through unique ritualistic frameworks.
  • Challenges conventional consumerist and hedonistic values via asceticism.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks visible representation of racial or ethnic diversity.
  • Provides no evidence of characters with disabilities.
  • Offers limited detail regarding specific gender dynamics.

Official Synopsis

The Queer Clique loves fresh meat. Newbie Kayden must complete the sacred initiation: The Cleanse. No food. No sex. Just juice. Let the cravings begin.

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