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To Kill The Dragon

To Kill The Dragon

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2019

Director

Jimena Monteoliva

Runtime

83 minutes

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To Kill the Dragon uses the horror genre to explore the fractures within a family unit. By comparing the lives of two siblings, the film delves into how trauma and systemic issues disrupt the notion of a harmonious home life. The narrative centers on a female protagonist's experience of suffering, moving beyond a purely domestic storyline. It employs Elena's character to delve into themes of isolation and the uneven distribution of stability among siblings. However, the film does not provide clear representation of multi-layered identities. Without information on racial or LGBTQ+ representation, the diversity of the film remains focused on gendered and psychological themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does To Kill The Dragon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film portrays a traditional family setting with a wife and daughters. There are no clear representations of LGBTQ+ narratives or non-cisgender identities.

How does To Kill The Dragon portray gender?

Fair

Elena is the main character, focusing on her experience of suffering and survival in the horror genre. Her journey highlights the psychological conflicts within the family.

How racially and ethnically diverse is To Kill The Dragon?

Minimal

There is no information available about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast, so no conclusions can be drawn about racial diversity.

How does To Kill The Dragon represent religion and culture?

Good

The story challenges the idea of a perfect family by showing stability versus trauma. It highlights how traditional family structures often fail to protect those who are sidelined.

Does To Kill The Dragon include disability representation?

Good

Elena's central role revolves around her confinement to a dark world, exploring themes of profound limitations, whether due to sensory disabilities or psychological conditions.

Present on Screen

  • Focuses on a female protagonist in a psychological horror setting.
  • Challenges the stability of traditional family structures.
  • Explores themes of isolation and uneven stability.

Limited or Absent

  • Could include more diverse LGBTQ+ identities and narratives.
  • Needs more information on racial and ethnic diversity.
  • Should address traditional gender hierarchies more explicitly.

Official Synopsis

The nightmarish tale of two siblings cruelly separated as kids. The youngest, Elena, is confined to the world of darkness, where she leads a miserable life. The eldest, Facundo, remains in paradise, where he lives a peaceful life as a doctor with his wife and two daughters. 25 years later, the two are reunited to face the family tragedy that separated them.

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