
Temple
2015

Representation Score
Good
2016
Director
Tom Large
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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Arcadia uses a science fiction lens to examine systemic stratification and the divide between socioeconomic classes. The film's strength lies in its socio-political subtext, specifically its critique of class-based hierarchies and the isolation of the elite. While the world-building provides a platform for exploring exclusion, the film lacks robust, explicit representation of specific identities. It functions more as a critique of structural oppression than a character-driven exploration of identity politics. Ultimately, the narrative relies on its foundational premise of resource hoarding and institutionalized privilege to drive its themes of inequality.
Category Breakdown
The film does not explicitly include non-straight identities. The narrative centers on survival struggles rather than highlighting specific LGBTQ+ experiences or character arcs.
The story revolves around a central male protagonist, Ben, in a high-stakes environment. Although post-apocalyptic settings can disrupt traditional gender roles, there is little evidence of female characters driving the plot.
The conflict between the elite and the disenfranchised serves as a metaphor for racial stratification. The structural tension between the protected and the underrepresented engages with themes of systemic exclusion.
The film critiques institutionalized inequality and the morality of concentrated wealth. It challenges traditional structures by presenting Arcadia as a haven for the privileged at the expense of others.
A deadly disease drives the plot, making physical vulnerability a central theme. However, it remains unclear if characters with health conditions have real control over their lives or serve merely as symbols.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
In the not too distant future where a deadly disease has gripped the world, Arcadia has been built as safe disease-free haven for the privileged. Outside Arcadia, the average life lasts merely 40 years - unless they can earn a place amongst the elite.

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