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Wrongful Death

Name: Wrongful Death
Director: Vjekoslav Katušin
Released: 2023
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2023

Director

Vjekoslav Katušin

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Wrongful Death functions as a conventional genre thriller that heavily relies on established character types. While the casting suggests a mix of ethnicities, the narrative follows traditional moralistic paths rather than challenging social hierarchies. The film's focus on a narcissistic journalist and a sinful woman indicates a reliance on standard clichés. Without evidence of diverse storytelling or the deconstruction of Anglo-centric norms, the production stays within the typical boundaries of an independent thriller.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wrongful Death have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly address non-straight or non-cisgender identities, nor does it depict same-sex relationships. The story revolves around traditional gender roles.

How does Wrongful Death portray gender?

Fair

A female character is central to the plot, described using moralistic terms like 'sinful.' Despite the high-stakes nature of the plot, there is no clear indication that the narrative challenges gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wrongful Death?

Fair

The cast includes actors from various ethnic backgrounds, such as Alexander Man and Raquel Montes. However, it is unclear if these diverse identities play a significant role in the main storyline.

How does Wrongful Death represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story explores themes of truth and morality through traditional storytelling methods. It does not challenge Western institutional structures or prioritize secular viewpoints.

Does Wrongful Death include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions based on the available narrative details.

Present on Screen

The cast includes actors from various ethnic backgrounds, such as Alexander Man and Raquel Montes.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on traditional moralistic descriptions and clichés rather than challenging social hierarchies.
There is a lack of visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent experiences.
The plot lacks evidence of racial ability to act or the deconstruction of conventional norms.

Official Synopsis

Captured inside the darkness of the strange, designed room, a narcissistic journalist and a mean sinful woman learn the hard way that the truth cannot be buried forever and what begins quite harmlessly, ends in a game of life and death.

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