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Sum of Histories

Name: Sum of Histories
Director: Lukas Bossuyt
Released: 2015
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2015

Director

Lukas Bossuyt

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Sum of Histories is a character-driven science fiction drama that emphasizes individual ability to act and personal regret. The story revolves around a scientist using time-traveling emails to change his past, focusing on the mechanics of temporal loops rather than social commentary. The film follows conventional narrative structures and does not focus on representing multiple aspects of diversity. Instead, it serves as a niche exploration of personal choice without addressing systemic social hierarchies. Overall, the film appears to be a homogeneous character study. It lacks the diverse casting or subversive themes needed to challenge traditional cultural or identity norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Sum of Histories have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight identities. The story revolves around a scientific discovery and its impact on a romantic relationship.

How does Sum of Histories portray gender?

Fair

A male character drives the plot, but there is no clear indication of challenging traditional gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Sum of Histories?

Minimal

The narrative seems to focus on a homogeneous group of characters. There is no indication of a predominantly non-white cast or actors playing roles outside their typical racial background.

How does Sum of Histories represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film delves into the concepts of causality and the instability of the future. However, it does not explicitly challenge traditional institutions or Western cultural norms.

Does Sum of Histories include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with disabilities, either cognitive, physical, or sensory.

Present on Screen

The science fiction premise allows for a theoretical exploration of causality and the consequences of personal choices.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation that addresses multiple aspects of diversity, such as LGBTQ+, racial, or disability issues.
There is no evidence of characters with disabilities or diverse identities.

Official Synopsis

A scientist makes a discovery that allows him to send emails back in time, but meddling with his past may not give him the future he wants.

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