Acid
2018
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Representation score: 6.8 out of 10
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Acid
Representation Score
8.0/10
Excellent
2023
Director
Just Philippot
Runtime
100 minutes
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Acid stands out from typical disaster films by focusing on contemporary realism rather than escapism. It shifts from individual heroism to examining how social and familial structures break down during environmental disasters. The film successfully presents a multicultural view of contemporary French society and challenges traditional gender leadership roles. However, it does not engage significantly with LGBTQ+ identities or disability representation, sticking to conventional character types in those areas.
Category Breakdown
Does Acid have LGBTQ+ representation?
The story focuses on the dynamics of a nuclear family but does not include non-traditional gender identities or narratives that challenge the idea that everyone is straight and cisgender.
How does Acid portray gender?
The film highlights a female-led family unit, emphasizing emotional intelligence and resilience rather than the heroic male figures often seen in disaster movies.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Acid?
The cast includes actors from various ethnic backgrounds, offering a nuanced look at French society. It avoids the homogeneity often seen in Western disaster films.
How does Acid represent religion and culture?
The movie critiques modern industrial capitalism and the failures of Western institutions. It challenges the idealized family model by showing a dysfunctional, fragile unit facing systemic collapse.
Does Acid include disability representation?
There is no significant representation of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The focus is on psychological tension and physical environmental threats.
Present on Screen
- Challenges the 'heroic male' cliché by highlighting female resilience and emotional intelligence.
- Shows a realistic, multicultural depiction of contemporary French society through a diverse cast.
- Provides a sophisticated critique of industrial capitalism and institutional shortcomings.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge traditional gender norms.
- Does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
- Depends on traditional nuclear family archetypes for its main character dynamics.
Official Synopsis
During a heat wave, strange clouds start pouring down acid rain, wreaking devastation and panic throughout France. In a world teetering on the edge, a girl and her divorced parents must join forces to confront and try to escape this climate catastrophe.
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