
The Clearing
2020

Representation Score
Limited
2017
Director
Theodore Melfi, Catherine Hardwicke, Sam Raimi
Runtime
17 minutes
Average Rating
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The film primarily functions as a genre-driven survival horror movie. Although the creative team includes directors known for intricate character studies, the narrative itself leans heavily on established formulas. The focus remains on traditional gender roles and a conventional romantic storyline within a collapsing social framework. The setting serves more as a backdrop for systemic dissolution than a platform for diverse cultural exploration.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex relationships. The main romantic storyline follows a typical relationship between a man and a woman.
The story focuses on a male character who physically protects others. Despite having accomplished actresses like Laura Dern, the female lead mainly receives protection rather than taking action herself.
The cast seems to follow traditional casting practices, with mostly white actors. There is no indication of diverse ethnic backgrounds among the characters.
The apocalyptic scenario questions societal stability by showing the breakdown of Western institutions. This setting highlights themes of moral ambiguity and the dissolution of traditional social structures.
There are no characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities playing central roles or serving as plot devices in this narrative.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
The Black Ghiandola is a story about a young man risking his life to save a young girl he has grown to love, after his family has been killed in the Apocalyptic world of Zombies.

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