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Half the World
Representation Score
5.5/10
Fair
1993
Director
Florian Flicker
Runtime
83 minutes
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Half the World explores a speculative urban society set in a nighttime environment. Its strength lies in depicting a diverse, multilingual cityscape made up of various species. However, the film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities. The film prioritizes a complex, multifaceted urban society over individual identity politics, focusing instead on survival in a fragmented world.
Category Breakdown
Does Half the World have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on survival in a nighttime city rather than exploring LGBTQ+ identities. There is no clear depiction of queer relationships or non-traditional gender identities.
How does Half the World portray gender?
Living in the night may disrupt typical gender roles and hierarchies. However, the film does not provide specific details about gender for individual characters.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Half the World?
The city in the film includes many languages and species, suggesting a multicultural environment that avoids a single, uniform culture.
How does Half the World represent religion and culture?
The film turns the sun from a symbol of life into a destructive force, which critiques traditional stability and institutions.
Does Half the World include disability representation?
The film does not mention any characters facing physical, sensory, or neurological challenges.
Present on Screen
- The film showcases a rich, multicultural city through the use of multiple languages and species.
- The nocturnal setting offers a unique perspective to challenge traditional gender roles.
- The narrative emphasizes a pluralistic society over a single, homogeneous culture.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks clear depictions of LGBTQ+ identities and queer relationships.
- There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurological challenges.
- The film does not offer specific explorations of gender and identity through individual characters.
Official Synopsis
The sun blazes down from the sky with destructive power; exposing oneself to its light means death. People have transposed everyday existence to the night. In the metropolis of HALF WORLD a culture based on various languages and lifeforms has grown rampant. Everyone is looking for a way to survive.
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