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Clouds

Name: Clouds
Director: Tata Esteban
Released: 1984
Duration: 126 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1984

Director

Tata Esteban

Runtime

126 minutes

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Clouds (1984) follows a standard horror storyline centered around a group of young filmmakers entering a remote, tribal area. The narrative heavily relies on established horror clichés, such as the forbidden room and the outsider entering a mysterious place, which limits its social complexity. The cast is predominantly male, with the sole female character being defined by her relationships to the men. While the setting introduces ethnic diversity through a local tribe, the film’s focus remains on the urban outsiders rather than the indigenous community. Overall, the film adheres to mid-1980s genre conventions. It lacks diverse representation and fails to disrupt traditional social hierarchies, resulting in a narrow narrative scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does Clouds have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. Relationships in the film follow typical heterosexual norms.

How does Clouds portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a group of male filmmakers. The sole female character is defined mainly by her relationships to the men rather than her own actions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Clouds?

Fair

An indigenous tribe adds ethnic diversity to the setting. However, it is unclear whether these characters play significant roles or serve merely as background elements.

How does Clouds represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film uses traditional horror elements like forbidden rooms and deceased relatives. It touches on substance use but does not deeply explore cultural themes.

Does Clouds include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters dealing with physical or mental health issues, nor are there any neurodivergent perspectives presented.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of an indigenous tribe introduces potential for ethnic and cultural diversity within the setting.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and characters with disabilities.
Female characters lack independent roles and are defined by their relationships to men.
The narrative relies on conventional horror clichés rather than exploring complex cultural themes.

Official Synopsis

The story revolves Jake, a young movie maker who was hospitalized for drug overdose. He recovers and together with his good friend Dave and Donald (two brothers), who are also movie makers, they make their way to a hilly tribe to make a short film. Accompanied with them includes Dave and Donald's girlfriend. They rented a house and the landlord told them not to enter his deceased daughter, Byens, bedroom. The night the lived in, they could sense something unusual is going on in the house.

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