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Desolate

Name: Desolate
Director: Frederick Cipoletti
Released: 2019
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2019

Director

Frederick Cipoletti

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Desolate follows a traditional survivalist storyline, focusing on a family of farmers facing environmental disaster. The narrative centers on a single male protagonist seeking revenge after being betrayed by his kin. The film heavily relies on established genre clichés, particularly the revenge tragedy and patriarchal family dynamics. This approach emphasizes individualistic struggle over exploring diverse social identities or complex perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity. Overall, the production lacks documented evidence of intentional efforts to challenge social hierarchies. The narrative remains focused on a localized familial conflict within a standard dramatic framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Desolate have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around a single protagonist's journey of survival and revenge. There is no depiction of non-straight or non-cisgender identities or relationships among the main characters.

How does Desolate portray gender?

Fair

The plot centers on a youngest brother and a farming family, reflecting traditional patriarchal roles. The story emphasizes male-driven vengeance, adhering to conventional masculine stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Desolate?

Limited

The setting depicts a struggle against drought in an unfamiliar land. However, there is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or characters representing various racial backgrounds.

How does Desolate represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film follows a classic revenge tragedy format centered on personal struggle. It does not include any specific secular, anti-Western, or anti-capitalist cultural critiques.

Does Desolate include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

The film employs a clear, high-stakes survivalist framework centered on environmental catastrophe.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on conventional masculine clichés and patriarchal structures.
There is a lack of visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities and diverse racial backgrounds.
The story lacks evidence of multi-layered character depth or cultural critique.

Official Synopsis

While trying to survive the worst drought in history, a family of farmers force their youngest brother down a path of destruction; betrayed and left for dead in an unfamiliar land, he must survive, endure and seek the revenge he deserves.

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