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Hotel Artemis

Name: Hotel Artemis
Director: Drew Pearce
Released: 2018
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

7.4/10

Good

2018

Director

Drew Pearce

Runtime

94 minutes

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Hotel Artemis presents a gritty, near-future Los Angeles through a multi-ethnic lens. The film successfully breaks down traditional gender hierarchies by showcasing women as tactical equals with physical prowess and strategic thinking. This approach shifts away from singular hero archetypes towards a diverse, actively leading group. However, the film’s inclusivity is limited by its focus on survival and action. It lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation and offers little meaningful engagement with disability or neurodivergence. While the setting subtly critiques class and wealth disparity, the character studies remain centered on traditional social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hotel Artemis have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows traditional storytelling that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender. There are no explicit LGBTQ+ identities or non-conforming gender expressions among the main characters.

How does Hotel Artemis portray gender?

Good

Women play key roles with significant influence and strategic decision-making. They are not passive but are shown as tactical equals with strong competencies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hotel Artemis?

Good

The film features a multi-ethnic cast reflecting a globalized urban environment. Actors from various ethnic backgrounds hold central roles who play a significant role in driving the story.

How does Hotel Artemis represent religion and culture?

Fair

The setting highlights wealth disparity and capitalist structures. The narrative focuses on survival and class conflict from the perspective of those who are underrepresented.

Does Hotel Artemis include disability representation?

Limited

The film minimally engages with disability. Physical injuries mainly serve as plot devices for action sequences rather than exploring the lived experiences of disabled individuals.

Present on Screen

Women are portrayed as tactical equals with significant influence in action roles.
The multi-ethnic cast reflects a realistic, globalized urban environment.
The narrative provides a subtle critique of extreme wealth disparity and class friction.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ identities or non-conforming gender expressions.
Disability is used primarily as a plot device for action rather than a nuanced exploration.
The storytelling remains within the bounds of conventional storytelling focused on traditional social structures.

Official Synopsis

Los Angeles, June 21st, 2028. While the streets are being torn apart by riots, the Nurse, who runs a clandestine hospital for criminals in the penthouse of the Artemis, a closed old hotel, has a rough night dealing with troublemaker clients: thieves, assassins, someone from the past and the one who owns the place and the whole city.

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