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Babylon A.D.

Name: Babylon A.D.
Director: Mathieu Kassovitz
Released: 2008
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2008

PG-13

Director

Mathieu Kassovitz

Runtime

101 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Babylon A.D. contrasts traditional character types with progressive critiques of societal structures. Despite relying on conventional gender roles and lacking LGBTQ+ or disabled representation, the film creates a rich, multi-ethnic world. By presenting corporate entities as dominant forces instead of sovereign states, the film offers a nuanced examination of power dynamics and systemic exploitation. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its intricate world-building and its critique of corporate dominance, which offsets the limited ability to act of its main characters.

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Category Breakdown

Does Babylon A.D. have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines that challenge traditional heterosexual relationships. The social setting emphasizes survival and traditional family structures.

How does Babylon A.D. portray gender?

Limited

The story follows traditional gender roles, with the male character taking the lead role and the female character primarily serving as a recovery target.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Babylon A.D.?

Fair

The urban setting showcases a diverse mix of ethnicities, creating a gritty, multi-cultural backdrop. The female lead is portrayed as a minority figure within this cyberpunk aesthetic.

How does Babylon A.D. represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques traditional Western institutions by depicting a world controlled by predatory corporations. It explores themes of capitalism and the commodification of human life.

Does Babylon A.D. include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative focuses on physical combat and survival, with no characters with disabilities playing significant roles.

Present on Screen

The film showcases a sophisticated, multi-ethnic urban environment that avoids a homogeneous Western setting.
The narrative provides a strong critique of corporate sovereignty and the commodification of human life.
The setting offers a complex exploration of power dynamics within a fragmented, globalized future.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional gender hierarchies where women's ability to drive the story is secondary to the male protagonist.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional sexual relationships.
Characters with disabilities are not used as agents within the narrative.

Official Synopsis

A veteran-turned-mercenary is hired to take a young woman with a secret from post-apocalyptic Eastern Europe to New York City.

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