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Mantra

Name: Mantra
Director: Stef Meyer, Pascal Bourelier
Released: 2022
Duration: 17 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2022

Director

Stef Meyer, Pascal Bourelier

Runtime

17 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Mantra functions as a conventional psychological horror film focusing on domestic isolation and individual tension. The narrative structure emphasizes personal conflict and the protagonist's relationship with insects, avoiding broader social commentary or multi-layered identity issues. The film adheres to traditional genre conventions, featuring a standard heterosexual couple and a suburban setting, without challenging established cinematic norms or social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mantra have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a heterosexual couple, Emma and Paul, with no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Mantra portray gender?

Fair

Emma is the main character who navigates isolation and takes control of her situation. However, the story follows typical horror clichés about isolated women and the absence of men.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mantra?

Minimal

The film portrays a homogeneous Western suburban setting with no mention of racial or ethnic diversity among the main characters.

How does Mantra represent religion and culture?

Limited

Set in a traditional Western suburban context, the film focuses on individual psychological experiences without addressing broader social structures or cultural critiques.

Does Mantra include disability representation?

Minimal

The story does not include neurodivergence or physical disabilities, nor does it present mental health conditions as central to the plot.

Present on Screen

The film features a central female protagonist, providing a focused exploration of her psychological journey.

Limited or Absent

The story relies on conventional gendered clichés and a homogeneous suburban setting.
There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities, racial diversity, or disability.
The narrative does not engage with broader cultural critiques or systemic social dynamics.

Official Synopsis

Emma and Paul just moved into an old suburban mansion when Paul is forced to leave on a working trip. Isolated and clueless, Emma discovers a Praying Mantis and develops a strange bond with the insect. Until Paul comes home again.

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