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The Pond

Name: The Pond
Director: Jeroen Dumoulein
Released: 2014
Duration: 15 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2014

Director

Jeroen Dumoulein

Runtime

15 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Pond is a period-specific horror film that prioritizes atmospheric tension and psychological mystery over social representation. Its focus remains on a singular child's perspective within a 1903 setting, which naturally limits the scope of modern multi-layered themes. While the female protagonist offers some level of ability to act, the film's historical context and European setting result in a largely homogeneous cast. The narrative does not attempt to deconstruct systemic hierarchies or promote diverse identity politics. Ultimately, the film functions as a traditional genre piece. It leans into the constraints of its era rather than seeking to challenge them through contemporary social lenses.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Pond have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story focuses on a period-specific horror mystery without addressing assumptions about everyone being straight or cisgender.

How does The Pond portray gender?

Fair

A twelve-year-old girl serves as the main character. She plays a significant role in solving the mystery, providing her with ability to act, although the 1903 setting might still follow traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Pond?

Limited

Set in 1903, the film depicts a homogeneous European social environment. There is no indication of racial diversity or intentional inclusion of different backgrounds within this historical context.

How does The Pond represent religion and culture?

Fair

The poetic horror framework emphasizes atmosphere over explicit religious messaging. The story likely reflects traditional Western structures common to the early 20th century.

Does The Pond include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities in this production.

Present on Screen

The central twelve-year-old female protagonist provides a sense of ability to act within the horror genre.
The poetic horror approach allows for psychological depth and atmospheric storytelling.

Limited or Absent

The historical setting results in a lack of racial and ethnic diversity.
There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.
The film lacks representation for characters with physical or mental disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A poetic horror story, set in 1903, about a twelve year old girl who tries to unravel the frightening mystery of the black pond behind the family house.

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