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The World Over

Name: The World Over
Director: Heath C. Michaels
Released: 2018
Duration: 17 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Heath C. Michaels

Runtime

17 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates within the boundaries of the psychological thriller genre, focusing on domesticity and the doppelgänger cliché. The narrative centers on a maternal figure and her relationship with her spouse, limiting the scope for broader social critique. While the protagonist actively investigates the unknown, the story adheres to conventional clichés and lacks multi-layered depth. The narrow representation of identity restricts the film's potential for broader cultural exploration.

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Category Breakdown

Does The World Over have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a heterosexual couple, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities. There are no characters who identify as transgender or non-binary.

How does The World Over portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist drives the plot by actively searching for her missing spouse. She plays a significant role in the story, although the conflict remains centered around traditional domestic roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The World Over?

Minimal

The narrative provides no information regarding the racial or ethnic identities of the characters. Consequently, no assessment of racial diversity can be made.

How does The World Over represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story is set in a conventional Western domestic environment without addressing specific religious or cultural themes. It does not provide a critique of Western institutions or traditions.

Does The World Over include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of neurodivergence or physical disabilities among the characters. Mental health conditions are not highlighted as central narrative elements.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist takes an active role in the investigation.
The story subverts the 'damsel in distress' cliché by making the woman the primary seeker.

Limited or Absent

The story relies on a narrow, straight-centered domestic framework.
The film lacks representation of diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
The setting follows conventional Western structures without exploring broader cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

When a reclusive mother-to-be discovers a door leading to a mirror image of her home, her husband goes snooping inside and never returns. Fearing the worst, she gathers her courage and goes in search of him, but instead finds her doppelganger on the other side.

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