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Reset

Name: Reset
Director: Noa Foeillet, Milai Lorieux
Released: 2020
Duration: 8 min

Representation Score

5.2/10

Fair

2020

Director

Noa Foeillet, Milai Lorieux

Runtime

8 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Reset is a character-driven thriller that excels in its nuanced portrayal of OCD. By focusing on a filmmaker's struggle with OCD, the film delves into the complexities of mental health and cognitive function rather than relying on superficial clichés. However, the film's intense focus on the protagonist's internal world leaves gaps in the representation of broader social identities, such as race and sexual orientation. Ultimately, while the work shines as a psychological study, it remains limited by its narrow demographic focus and lack of multi-layered visibility.

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Category Breakdown

Does Reset have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not provide explicit information about the sexual orientation or gender identity of its characters. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's internal psychological struggles.

How does Reset portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on Lucas, a male protagonist who deals with perfectionism. His portrayal highlights emotional vulnerability, moving away from traditional, stoic masculine stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Reset?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, no specific assessment of racial diversity can be made.

How does Reset represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film emphasizes subjective reality and internal morality over external social structures. It focuses on the individual's psychological state, favoring a postmodern perspective.

Does Reset include disability representation?

Good

The narrative centers on a character with OCD, integrating the neurodivergent experience into the protagonist's identity rather than using it as a mere plot device.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced and respectful exploration of OCD through the protagonist's identity.
Challenges traditional masculine stereotypes by highlighting emotional vulnerability in a male lead.
Uses altered reality to explore complex, subjective psychological landscapes.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of diverse racial and ethnic identities.
Does not explicitly depict LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
The narrow focus on internal struggle limits broader social and cultural the way different parts of someone's identity overlap.

Official Synopsis

As a young filmmaker who suffers from OCD, Lucas struggles with finishing his synopsis for a film that he had always dreamt of making. Despite his ambitions, Lucas can't seem to gather his thoughts and he worries that his work will not be the perfection that he undoubtedly desires. With overwhelming emotions and a lack of self-confidence, Lucas finds himself trapped in his own mind where he desires everything to go as planned but is instead faced with his fears and an altered reality that his mind presents to him.

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