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Wednesday
Representation Score
5.2/10
Fair
2016
Director
Soroush MohamadZadeh
Runtime
87 minutes
Average Rating
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Wednesday is a character-driven drama that highlights the tension between personal ability to act and institutional rules. It stands out by challenging traditional masculine stereotypes, particularly through the female protagonists' ability to resist aggressive, vengeful behavior. The film offers a unique non-Western perspective on justice and family structures. By focusing on the subjective nature of morality and rejecting simplistic dogma, it goes beyond conventional storytelling. However, the film lacks depth in representing diverse identities. It does not include visible LGBTQ+ characters or individuals with disabilities, maintaining a culturally uniform cast.
Category Breakdown
Does Wednesday have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or representations of non-straight relationships. The story revolves around a traditional family and legal conflicts.
How does Wednesday portray gender?
Akram and her sister play key roles in a moral conflict involving a death sentence. Their actions challenge the usual male-dominated expectations of vengeance.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Wednesday?
The cast is culturally uniform, reflecting the specific regional setting. It provides a non-Western viewpoint on justice and social interactions.
How does Wednesday represent religion and culture?
The story examines the tension between state-sanctioned executions and personal mercy. It questions strict views of honor by emphasizing nuanced, situational ethics.
Does Wednesday include disability representation?
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.
Present on Screen
- Challenges traditional patriarchal expectations through strong female characters.
- Provides a non-Western perspective on justice and family dynamics.
- Explores nuanced, situational ethics rather than rigid moral codes.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
- Does not feature characters with disabilities.
- Maintains a culturally uniform cast without diverse representation.
Official Synopsis
2 years ago, during Akram's engagement party, her father is killed in a fight with one of the groom's close relatives. Currently, the murderer's execution date is coming up and Akram, her sister, and her two brothers have to confirm the execution request. However, a recent event has made three of them reconsider the request; a decision that is strongly opposed by Salim, Akram's vengeful brother.
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