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Anti Matter

Name: Anti Matter
Director: Keir Burrows
Released: 2016
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

6.5/10

Good

2016

Director

Keir Burrows

Runtime

109 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Anti Matter is a character-driven science fiction thriller that emphasizes psychological tension and ethical dilemmas in science. The film highlights a female protagonist with significant intellectual ability to act, moving away from typical genre clichés that sideline women in technical roles. However, it lacks depth in exploring multi-layered identities and does not use race or culture as central themes. The depiction of cognitive impairment is primarily tied to the horror elements of the plot, rather than a realistic exploration of disability. Overall, the film prioritizes existential dread over social commentary, resulting in a moderate diversity profile.

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Category Breakdown

Does Anti Matter have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not depict any LGBTQ+ identities or relationships that challenge traditional heterosexual norms.

How does Anti Matter portray gender?

Good

Ana, a female PhD student, is portrayed as a strong intellectual leader who chooses to lead human trials rather than conform to traditional domestic roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Anti Matter?

Fair

The film features a diverse cast with actors from various ethnic backgrounds, but the narrative does not center around race or cultural themes.

How does Anti Matter represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story focuses on ethical dilemmas in science and academia, avoiding direct critiques of social or religious systems.

Does Anti Matter include disability representation?

Fair

The film explores cognitive impairment through the protagonist's inability to form new memories, framing it as a source of horror and paranoia rather than a realistic portrayal of disability.

Present on Screen

Highlights a female lead with significant intellectual leadership and scientific authority.
Avoids 'inspiration porn' by depicting neurological dysfunction through a lens of terror.
Features a diverse cast that avoids a monolithic presentation.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional relationships.
Does not utilize race or culture as central thematic drivers.
Focuses on individual psychological experiences rather than broader systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

Oxford PhD student Ana finds herself unable to build new memories, following an experiment to generate and travel through a wormhole. The story follows her increasingly desperate efforts to understand what happened, and to find out who—or what—is behind the rising horror in her life.

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