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Labyrinthus

Name: Labyrinthus
Director: Douglas Boswell
Released: 2014
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2014

Director

Douglas Boswell

Runtime

94 minutes

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Labyrinthus is a conventional family adventure that sticks closely to traditional genre clichés. The plot follows a male protagonist facing a technological threat, limiting the scope for diverse perspectives. The film lacks identity-driven narratives or the subversion of social hierarchies. It focuses on a child's race against a sinister force rather than exploring complex social intersections. Ultimately, the work does not provide the structural elements necessary for progressive representation, as it remains rooted in a standard, predictable adventure framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Labyrinthus have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ identities or non-binary gender expressions. The story revolves around a high-stakes adventure involving a young child.

How does Labyrinthus portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a 14-year-old male protagonist named Frikke. Female characters are not detailed, so the film follows a typical male-centric adventure model.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Labyrinthus?

Minimal

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the neighborhood or the cast. Therefore, there is no meaningful racial or multi-layered depth in the film.

How does Labyrinthus represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses a traditional hero's journey framework. It relies on standard moral binaries of good versus evil rather than challenging cultural institutions.

Does Labyrinthus include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not incorporate neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions into its character arcs. These elements are missing from the main story.

Present on Screen

The film follows a clear, high-stakes adventure structure suitable for its family genre.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse character identities and multi-layered depth.
The story relies on conventional clichés rather than subverting social hierarchies.
There is a lack of representation for female, racial, or disabled characters.

Official Synopsis

Frikke, a 14-year-old boy, discovers a sinister computer game that uses real children from his neighbourhood as players. In a race against time Frikke must find the evil creator of this horrible game.

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