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Denard: Anatomy of an Antihero

Name: Denard: Anatomy of an Antihero
Director: Alan Delabie
Released: 2021
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2021

Director

Alan Delabie

Runtime

80 minutes

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Denard: Anatomy of an Antihero follows a traditional action-driven narrative focused on a lone vigilante. The film emphasizes a character study of individual vengeance rather than exploring social diversity. While the story touches on themes of institutional critique and the intersection of physical disability with personal ability to act, it lacks visible markers of diverse representation. The narrative relies on established clichés rather than disrupting identity hierarchies. Ultimately, the film's focus on a singular male journey limits its engagement with diverse perspectives, resulting in a conventional narrative structure.

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Category Breakdown

Does Denard: Anatomy of an Antihero have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-binary gender identities. It focuses solely on a traditional male protagonist.

How does Denard: Anatomy of an Antihero portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male protagonist who follows a typical masculine archetype. There is no portrayal of masculinity in a non-traditional way.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Denard: Anatomy of an Antihero?

Minimal

No information is available about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast or setting.

How does Denard: Anatomy of an Antihero represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative criticizes the stability of institutions by highlighting the flaws in the legal system. The protagonist's actions are a response to systemic failures.

Does Denard: Anatomy of an Antihero include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's terminal illness highlights physical vulnerability and drives his urgent actions throughout the story.

Present on Screen

The protagonist's terminal illness provides a meaningful exploration of physical vulnerability and mortality.
The narrative offers a critique of state institutions and the fallibility of the legal system.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
The story relies on conventional masculine archetypes rather than subverting gender hierarchies.
There is no information available regarding racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.

Official Synopsis

A vigilante, Franck Denard, is released from prison after serving 10-years for a crime he didn't commit. Discovering he's on borrowed time with a terminal illness, he sets out for one last blood-thirsty fight seeking redemption and vengeance.

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