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12.

Name: 12.
Director: Davorin Marc
Released: 2018
Duration: 2 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Davorin Marc

Runtime

2 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

As an experimental short-form animation, *12.* focuses on the formalist exploration of medium and texture using 35mm clear leader, mosaics, and barcode-converted text. Since the film lacks a conventional plot, characters, or dialogue, it does not engage with typical representation clichés. The absence of human subjects means that standard diversity metrics cannot be applied. The film's avant-garde nature reflects its focus on formalist techniques rather than traditional narrative.

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Category Breakdown

Does 12. have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

Since there are no characters or interpersonal relationships, the film does not depict gender identity or sexual orientation.

How does 12. portray gender?

Minimal

Without human figures or personified entities, the film does not address gender hierarchies or reinforce traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 12.?

Minimal

The film uses mosaics and technical elements but lacks human subjects, so it does not engage with racial or ethnic casting dynamics.

How does 12. represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film prioritizes technical experimentation and deconstructed visual data, avoiding the promotion of singular cultural or religious morality.

Does 12. include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters or human subjects, so the film does not represent neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Focuses on technical experimentation and deconstructed visual data, avoiding the promotion of singular cultural or religious morality.
Explores the semiotics of the film strip through unique visual elements.

Limited or Absent

Lacks human subjects or characters to facilitate any form of social or identity-based representation.
The non-anthropocentric focus prevents engagement with standard diversity metrics.

Official Synopsis

We see: a mosaic, printed on self-adhesive transparent film, cut and stuck to the front and back sides of 35mm clear leader. We hear: a piece of text, converted into barcode, printed onto self-adhesive transparent film, cut and stuck to 35mm clear leader.

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