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The Quiet

The Quiet

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2019

Director

Mateo Márquez

Runtime

10 minutes

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The Quiet is a character-driven genre film that uses a diverse cast to create a high-stakes survival scenario. The production shows a moderate level of racial inclusion through its casting choices, reflecting a multi-ethnic setting. However, the narrative structure centers around a traditional masculine protagonist archetype. The film lacks intentional challenges to standard genre formulas and does not delve into complex, multi-layered character development. Overall, the film offers basic representation without exploring deeper social critiques or diverse identity-driven storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Quiet have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. It does not address the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Quiet portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist returning home. While there are female actors in the cast, the narrative does not challenge traditional gender roles or clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Quiet?

Fair

The main cast includes actors from various ethnic backgrounds, such as Jequrey Slaton and Juan Ruiz. However, the plot does not confirm if these characters have significant control over the story.

How does The Quiet represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses a pandemic scenario to break down social order. While it emphasizes family, it does not explicitly critique Western or capitalist systems.

Does The Quiet include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Neurodivergence and chronic illnesses are not part of the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • The main cast features actors from various ethnic backgrounds.
  • The production includes female actors.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
  • The story does not include characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits.
  • The narrative relies on a traditional masculine protagonist archetype.

Official Synopsis

In the midst of a deadly outbreak, a man returns home in search of family.

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