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Deliria

Name: Deliria
Director: Tomas Stark
Released: 2018
Duration: 9 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Tomas Stark

Runtime

9 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Deliria is a minimalist genre piece that emphasizes atmosphere and suspense over social commentary. The narrative structure follows a conventional domestic framework, focusing on a quiet afternoon before a sudden disruption. The film lacks demographic diversity and does not actively challenge traditional social hierarchies. It serves primarily as a standard horror-mystery short film. Since the story centers on a traditional father-child relationship, it offers limited storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity or progressive narrative intent.

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Category Breakdown

Does Deliria have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. There are no narratives addressing the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Deliria portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a traditional family unit with a father and child. It maintains a neutral stance without reinforcing or challenging specific gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Deliria?

Minimal

There is insufficient information about the racial makeup of the cast. While Kristofer Kamiyasu is part of the ensemble, the ethnic backgrounds of the main characters are not specified.

How does Deliria represent religion and culture?

Limited

The premise adheres to traditional Western views of family stability. The film does not deconstruct these themes, focusing instead on typical interpersonal dynamics.

Does Deliria include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not include neurodivergent or sensory-impaired individuals.

Present on Screen

The film creates a clear, focused domestic atmosphere through its central characters.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks demographic diversity and diverse casting.
The story relies on conventional familial structures without challenging social norms.
There is an absence of representation for LGBTQ+, disabled, or diverse ethnic identities.

Official Synopsis

A slow, hot summer afternoon. A father sleeps while his child is drawing with pencils in a cross word puzzle. A wind moves through the grass - something bad is about to happen.

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