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Insignis

Name: Insignis
Director: Jonathan Sarmiento
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2017

TV-MA

Director

Jonathan Sarmiento

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Insignis centers its narrative on a male-driven duo named Jorge and Felipe, providing a non-Anglo-Saxon representation through their Hispanic names. However, the film lacks the necessary breadth to achieve a high diversity score. The focus on two young men leaves the nature of their relationship open-ended, allowing for potential queer-coded companionship without explicit confirmation. The absence of female characters restricts the exploration of gender diversity. While the horror premise involving a skull suggests possible engagement with folklore, the film lacks clear evidence of multi-layered frameworks or the active subversion of social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Insignis have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around the friendship between Jorge and Felipe, two young men. Their relationship remains undefined, offering potential for queer-coded companionship without explicit confirmation of romantic intimacy or specific LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Insignis portray gender?

Fair

The plot is centered around a male duo. Since there are no female characters mentioned, it is hard to assess how the film addresses gendered power dynamics or diverse expressions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Insignis?

Fair

The names Jorge and Felipe suggest a Hispanic or Latin American ethnic background. This provides a non-Anglo-Saxon focus within the narrative.

How does Insignis represent religion and culture?

Fair

The discovery of a skull hints at folklore or superstition themes. However, it is unclear if the film explores specific cultural critiques or moral relativism.

Does Insignis include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding characters with disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

The use of Hispanic names highlights a non-Anglo-Saxon ethnic focus.
The male-centric duo offers potential for exploring non-traditional companionship.

Limited or Absent

The absence of female characters limits gender diversity and varied perspectives.
There is a lack of explicit confirmation regarding LGBTQ+ identities or romantic intimacy.
The narrative lacks evidence of disability representation or neurodivergent characters.

Official Synopsis

The lives of Jorge and Felipe, two young friends, are turned upside down the day they find a skull.

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