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Falling Stars

Name: Falling Stars
Director: Gabriel Bienczycki, Richard Karpala
Released: 2024
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2024

Director

Gabriel Bienczycki, Richard Karpala

Runtime

80 minutes

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Falling Stars adheres to the established clichés of folk horror, emphasizing a traditional male-centric viewpoint. The story centers on fraternal bonds and patriarchal lineage, limiting its depth in reflecting diverse identities. Though the inclusion of a witch introduces a critique of traditional religious authority, she remains a narrative device rather than a fully developed character. This keeps the focus on the male protagonists. The film’s exploration of sacred boundaries and moral relativism offers potential for diversity, but these elements do not yet translate into broad representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Falling Stars have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. It focuses on a fraternal trio and a supernatural figure.

How does Falling Stars portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a group of three male brothers. A powerful witch serves as a plot catalyst, but her role is limited.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Falling Stars?

Fair

Set in the American West, the film touches on historical themes of settler-colonialism. However, the specific racial identities of the brothers are not specified.

How does Falling Stars represent religion and culture?

Fair

The conflict between the brothers and the witch hints at a critique of traditional religious sanctity. Ritualistic elements suggest complex ethical dilemmas.

Does Falling Stars include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not mention any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of a witch offers a critique of traditional religious authority and singular moralities.
The folk horror setting allows for exploring complex themes of ancestral legacy and taboo.

Limited or Absent

The heavy focus on a male brotherhood limits the scope of gender representation.
The narrative lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disability-related experiences.
The racial identities of the central characters remain undefined, missing an opportunity for explicit cultural depth.

Official Synopsis

On the night of first harvest, three brothers in the American West set out to see a dead witch buried by their friend. When they accidentally desecrate the body, they learn the only way to stop a curse on their family is to burn it before sunrise.

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