Acid
2023
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Acid
Representation Score
6.8/10
Good
2018
Director
Just Philippot
Runtime
18 minutes
Average Rating
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Acid functions as a study of systemic collapse and individual survival. It gains moderate credit for centering a female protagonist and exploring the psychological fragmentation caused by a disaster. However, the film lacks high-visibility markers of diverse identity, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ and racial diversity. The narrative's strength lies in its subversion of a stable world, replacing it with a landscape of subjective experience. While it avoids traditional disaster clichés by focusing on internal states, it remains limited in its breadth of diverse representation.
Category Breakdown
Does Acid have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story focuses on survival against an environmental threat rather than identity-driven arcs.
How does Acid portray gender?
A female protagonist centers the psychological and physical struggle. This shifts away from traditional masculine-led survival stories, though the film does not explicitly address gender hierarchies.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Acid?
The racial composition of the ensemble remains unconfirmed. The narrative focuses on collective panic, which seems to default to the demographic norms of the setting.
How does Acid represent religion and culture?
The story critiques the failure of Western institutions and social order during a crisis. It explores themes of subjective morality and the instability of truth.
Does Acid include disability representation?
Mental health and psychological instability are central themes. The protagonist's descent into paranoia offers a potential exploration of neurodivergence or psychological trauma.
Present on Screen
- Centers a female protagonist in a survival genre often dominated by male leads.
- Explores nuanced themes of psychological trauma and neurodivergence through the protagonist's perspective.
- Critiques the reliability of Western social and governmental institutions during a crisis.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or queer-centered narratives.
- Provides no clear evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the ensemble cast.
- Does not explicitly engage in the systemic deconstruction of gender roles.
Official Synopsis
A disturbing cloud has appeared from the west. It moves slowly towards the centre of the country, prompting the population to take to the roads. As it advances relentlessly, panic increases. It is a cloud of acid.
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