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A Suicide

Name: A Suicide
Director: Metin Erksan
Released: 1975
Duration: 38 min

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

1975

Director

Metin Erksan

Runtime

38 minutes

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Metin Erksan’s film provides a dark, psychological exploration of morality through a transactional pact between two characters. It challenges traditional gender roles by positioning the female protagonist as the primary driver of the plot. However, the film remains limited by its adherence to traditional gendered archetypes and lacks explicit representations of diverse identities such as LGBTQ+ or disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Suicide have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ identities or relationships that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does A Suicide portray gender?

Good

The story centers on a woman who drives the plot forward, using the death of a man to gain fame. This challenges traditional gender roles where men typically hold the main ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Suicide?

Fair

As a Turkish production, the film exists outside the Anglo-Saxon cinematic norm. However, it reflects the standard domestic demographics of its era without specific details on ethnic blending.

How does A Suicide represent religion and culture?

Good

The film explores moral relativism by depicting a suicide pact as a strategic plan, focusing on individualistic nihilism rather than traditional religious or communal morals.

Does A Suicide include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical or neurological disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Positions the female protagonist as the main driver of the plot, challenging traditional gender roles.
Explores moral relativism and individualistic nihilism, providing a unique ethical perspective.
Offers a non-Western cultural perspective, rooted in a specific Turkish context.

Limited or Absent

Does not explicitly represent LGBTQ+ identities or relationships that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
Does not depict physical or neurological disabilities.
Relies on traditional gendered archetypes in the central relationship.

Official Synopsis

The man wants to die and the woman wants to be famous. According to the man, there could not be a better plan than the woman killing him. This way the man will get his wish to die and the woman will become famous.

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