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Beyond

Name: Beyond
Director: Jeremy Haccoun
Released: 2016
Duration: 10 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2016

Director

Jeremy Haccoun

Runtime

10 minutes

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Beyond follows a conventional survivalist framework centered on a young protagonist's struggle to save his parents. The narrative relies on classical heroism and traditional familial bonds rather than exploring complex social identities. The film lacks documented evidence of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, or specific racial backgrounds. It functions primarily as a standard action-adventure piece driven by a singular, high-stakes crisis. While the story provides a platform for individual ability to act, it does not attempt to challenge systemic structures or offer a progressive critique of traditional social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Beyond have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a high-stakes survival scenario involving a child and his parents. There are no explicit queer narratives or representations of non-cisgender identities.

How does Beyond portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a young boy discovering his own role in driving the narrative during a crisis. While the roles of the parents are not detailed, the focus remains on the child's development of heroism.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Beyond?

Minimal

Specific details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast are unavailable. There is no information to determine the characters' backgrounds.

How does Beyond represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film utilizes a traditional hero's journey framework common in Western storytelling. The plot reinforces classical notions of familial duty and resilience through a standard survival arc.

Does Beyond include disability representation?

Fair

The plot involves physical trauma from a rock fall and a burning vehicle. However, there is no indication that the story explores neurodivergence or permanent disability.

Present on Screen

The narrative provides a platform for individual ability to act through its young protagonist.
The story explores themes of resilience and familial duty.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of diverse sexual orientations or gender identities.
There is no evidence of neurodivergent or permanent disability representation.
The narrative follows traditional Western storytelling structures without challenging systemic norms.

Official Synopsis

When a rock fall traps his parents inside a burning car, a 7 year-old boy must find the hero within him in order to save their lives.

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