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Retina

Name: Retina
Director: Carlos Ferrer
Released: 2017
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2017

Director

Carlos Ferrer

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Retina is a psychological thriller that focuses on gendered ability to act and institutional critique rather than broad characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The film centers on a woman's struggle to reclaim autonomy from a predatory medical establishment. While the protagonist's psychological symptoms offer insight into disability themes, the narrative primarily explores the tension between the individual and the system. The absence of visible racial or LGBTQ+ diversity restricts the film's broader social scope. Ultimately, the film excels as a character study of systemic vulnerability but lacks the necessary verifiable data for a higher diversity rating.

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Category Breakdown

Does Retina have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

There are no explicitly LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities in the film. Psychological themes may allow for queer subtext, but there is no clear on-screen representation.

How does Retina portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist drives the plot, transitioning from a passive medical subject to an active agent. However, there is limited information about the supporting cast.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Retina?

Minimal

The film does not provide specific details about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. There is no verifiable information about diverse casting or non-white representation.

How does Retina represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques Western medical and scientific institutions by portraying them as opaque and predatory. It emphasizes subjective experiences over institutional truths.

Does Retina include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist faces neurological and psychological issues that act as an invisible disability. It is unclear if these symptoms are treated with nuance or used as plot devices.

Present on Screen

The film features a strong female lead who drives the narrative through her pursuit of ability to act.
It offers a compelling critique of the perceived infallibility of Western medical and scientific institutions.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks verifiable representation of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
It is unclear if the protagonist's psychological symptoms are handled with nuance or merely as thriller clichés.

Official Synopsis

A young woman participates in a medical study. After a series of nightmares and unusual side effects, the line between dreams and reality is blurred. She finds herself on the run from those involved, desperate to uncover the truth.

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