You are here:

Calendar

Calendar

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

1993

Director

Atom Egoyan

Runtime

74 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Atom Egoyan’s *Calendar* is a sophisticated exploration of postmodern storytelling that prioritizes fragmented narrative structures over social representation. The film examines the instability of identity and the psychological impact of digital mediation, often focusing on the 'gaze' over diverse character development. While the film challenges traditional cinematic forms and narrative coherence, it remains centered on conventional, homogenous demographic structures. The emphasis on technological voyeurism and psychological fragmentation results in a limited engagement with identity-based issues.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Calendar have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly depict LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy. Instead, it explores desire through technological voyeurism, staying within conventional assumptions about heterosexual relationships.

How does Calendar portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on the male perspective and technological consumption. While it disrupts traditional romantic narratives, the female characters often function as objects rather than empowered agents.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Calendar?

Limited

The cast and setting are predominantly homogeneous, centered around a middle-class urban environment. There is a lack of significant racial or ethnic diversity among the main characters.

How does Calendar represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film delves into the philosophical implications of digital mediation and fractured truth. It avoids direct critiques of Western institutions, capitalism, or organized religion.

Does Calendar include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are portrayed within a typical neurotypical and able-bodied context.

Present on Screen

  • The film provides a complex look at how technology influences human intimacy and desire.
  • It effectively disrupts traditional romantic narratives through its fragmented, non-linear structure.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative frequently treats female characters as objects rather than empowered agents.
  • The film lacks significant racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ representation, adhering to homogenous frameworks.
  • There is no depiction of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A photographer and his wife travel across Armenia photographing churches for a calendar project. Travelling with them is a local man acting as their driver and guide. As the project nears completion, the distance between husband and wife grows.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.