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Therapy

Name: Therapy
Director: Nathan Ambrosioni
Released: 2016
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2016

Not Rated

Director

Nathan Ambrosioni

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film functions as a conventional crime thriller, focusing on the procedural elements of a missing persons case rather than storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The narrative adheres to a standard investigative structure aligned with established social orders, without seeking to disrupt systemic power dynamics or represent diverse demographic identities. Consequently, the film maintains a low diversity profile. While the film includes a female protagonist in a professional leadership role, it lacks broader progressive markers. The emphasis remains on the procedural aspects of the investigation within a traditional Western framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Therapy have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-binary gender identities. There are no queer themes or narratives challenging the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Therapy portray gender?

Fair

Jane is portrayed as a police officer, which includes a woman in a professional role. However, the film does not clearly challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Therapy?

Minimal

The story mentions several named characters but does not provide information about their racial or ethnic backgrounds. There is no evidence of diverse racial representation.

How does Therapy represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative operates within a typical Western crime framework. It does not include cultural critiques or themes that challenge established social orders.

Does Therapy include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no integration of neurodivergent perspectives or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

Features a female protagonist in a professional leadership role as a police officer.

Limited or Absent

Include diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds within the cast.
Introduce LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives to broaden representation.
Add characters with visible or invisible disabilities to provide neurodivergent perspectives.
Explore cultural critiques that go beyond standard Western crime frameworks.

Official Synopsis

Jane and Simon are two young police officers leading a routine investigation following the discovery of hidden video equipment in an abandoned house by a night watchman. But the first filmed images go way beyond a simple holiday movie. The two investigators realize that they have to move quickly if they are to find out what has become of Steven, Stephanie, Olivia, Sam, and Sebastien... before it's too late.

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