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Pretham
Representation Score
4.7/10
Fair
2016
Director
Ranjith Sankar
Runtime
127 minutes
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Pretham is a culturally grounded Malayalam-language film that prioritizes genre-driven storytelling over identity-driven narratives. It provides an authentic regional experience through its setting and casting. However, the film operates within conventional social and gendered norms. ability to act is concentrated within a male-centric cast, and the narrative does not engage with the deconstruction of social hierarchies or multi-layered identities. Ultimately, the film functions as a traditional supernatural thriller that maintains established clichés rather than challenging them.
Category Breakdown
Does Pretham have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not feature any prominent LGBTQ+ characters or explore same-sex relationships. It focuses on male friendships and the central mystery, without addressing non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
How does Pretham portray gender?
The plot revolves around a male-dominated social circle and a male investigator. Female characters are present but play conventional roles and do not drive the plot.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Pretham?
The film features a predominantly Malayali cast, achieving high regional authenticity without resorting to non-indigenous casting.
How does Pretham represent religion and culture?
The story adheres to traditional beliefs about the supernatural, following standard genre expectations without offering systemic critiques of religious or Western structures.
Does Pretham include disability representation?
The film does not focus on neurodivergence or physical disabilities. A mentalist uses psychological perception, but this does not constitute meaningful representation of disability.
Present on Screen
- High levels of regional and ethnic authenticity through a predominantly Malayali cast.
- Maintains a culturally consistent and organic environment reflecting its Kerala setting.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender expressions.
- Gender roles remain conventional, with ability to act largely concentrated among male characters.
- Does not provide meaningful representation of neurodivergence or physical disabilities.
Official Synopsis
Three happy-go-lucky friends run a coastal resort till a series of mysterious events leave them worried. The plot thickens when a mentalist named John Don Bosco enters the fray to investigate the possibility of a paranormal entity.
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