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Alone

Name: Alone
Director: José María Cicala
Released: 2021
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

2021

Director

José María Cicala

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Alone (2021) is a psychological thriller that highlights the strength of women's ability to drive the story. By focusing on Laura Garland’s struggle against personal grief and government intrusion, the film critiques institutional authority and the fragility of private life. However, the film lacks depth in other areas of diversity. It does not provide information about racial or ethnic diversity, nor does it address LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities. The narrative centers on a traditional domestic framework focused on the loss of a husband.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alone have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly depict LGBTQ+ identities or relationships outside of traditional heterosexual norms. The plot revolves around the loss of a husband, reinforcing a conventional domestic framework.

How does Alone portray gender?

Good

Laura Garland plays a central role in driving the plot, facing legal and survivalist challenges with significant autonomy. This disrupts the stereotype of passive female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alone?

Limited

The narrative provides no specific information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. The role of Ricky remains unverified in terms of ethnic diversity.

How does Alone represent religion and culture?

Good

The story challenges traditional institutions by portraying the government as an invasive and oppressive force. It emphasizes systemic vulnerability rather than traditional family stability.

Does Alone include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of the portrayal of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

The film provides meaningful gendered ability to act by positioning the female protagonist as the central driver of the plot.
The narrative offers a strong critique of institutional authority and systemic pressure through its depiction of government overreach.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional relationship structures.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the character descriptions provided.
The story does not address physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Laura Garland lost her husband on the war while she’s pregnant. She lives in a big house which is divided in two. Government pursuits her claiming she must occupy the whole house, if she doesn’t, they will take it from her. Laura leases the house to Ricky, an outlaw that will bring new trouble in her life. At least she has another plan.

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