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Pagans

Name: Pagans
Director: Valeriya Surkova
Released: 2017
Duration: 113 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2017

Director

Valeriya Surkova

Runtime

113 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Pagans is a character-driven exploration of domestic instability and psychological tension. It avoids the cliché of the perfect family unit, instead showing how traditional belief systems and family structures can create madness and despair. While the film does not have explicit markers of identity-based representation, such as LGBTQ+ or diverse racial casts, it excels in its deconstruction of social norms. The focus on a troubled female protagonist provides a richer understanding of identity compared to typical domestic dramas.

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Category Breakdown

Does Pagans have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth individuals. It focuses on traditional family structures.

How does Pagans portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a teenage girl facing psychological struggles. This portrayal moves away from idealized girlhood, offering a more complex view of female experience.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Pagans?

Fair

The film hints at differences between rural and urban settings but does not provide explicit information about racial diversity.

How does Pagans represent religion and culture?

Good

The movie challenges the idea of a stable family by highlighting hidden beliefs that lead to domestic chaos. It portrays traditional faith as a source of mental distress.

Does Pagans include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The film presents a nuanced, non-idealized look at female psychological struggle.
It critiques traditional familial hierarchies and institutional stability effectively.
The narrative examines the tension between rural traditions and urban life.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
There is no diverse racial or ethnic casting to support varied storytelling.
The narrative does not address physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The drama based on hidden implicit faith in miracle unfolds between the members of the family with an unhappy love story of a desolate teenage girl who tries to withstand this family madness after their devotee grandmother came to their flat from upcountry.

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