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The Time Being

The Time Being

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2012

NR

Director

Nenad Cicin-Sain

Runtime

88 minutes

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The Time Being is a character-driven psychological study that prioritizes abstract philosophical inquiry over addressing demographic diversity. The narrative structure focuses on individual perception, grief, and temporal fragmentation rather than social commentary. Because the film emphasizes existentialism and surrealist abstraction, it lacks the intentionality needed to address demographic diversity or deconstruct social hierarchies. The focus remains on the protagonist's internal state rather than systemic power dynamics. Ultimately, the film functions as a postmodernist exercise. It lacks the explicit narrative drivers necessary to score highly in metrics regarding racial, gender, or LGBTQ+ representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Time Being have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on romantic loss but does not explicitly depict characters with non-binary gender identities. It follows a traditional storyline without using queer narratives to challenge social norms.

How does The Time Being portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on a male protagonist's psychological state and existential dread. It uses a singular, male-centric perspective without actively challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Time Being?

Limited

The primary cast and narrative focus lack significant racial or ethnic diversity. The setting emphasizes socioeconomic alienation through urban decay rather than diverse identity representation.

How does The Time Being represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores postmodern nihilism and the breakdown of societal structures. While it leans toward secularism, it lacks an intentional critique of Western or religious institutions.

Does The Time Being include disability representation?

Limited

Psychological instability and reality disintegration are framed through surrealism rather than a focus on mental health issues. The portrayal leans toward the unreliable narrator cliché instead of a nuanced study of mental health.

Present on Screen

  • Explores profound themes of isolation and the disintegration of reality.
  • Provides a deep, subjective look at existential dread and grief.
  • Utilizes a unique postmodernist lens to examine the human condition.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks intentionality regarding demographic and characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
  • Relies on the unreliable narrator cliché rather than nuanced disability studies.
  • Fails to challenge traditional gender hierarchies or social power structures.

Official Synopsis

A struggling young artist accepts a series of bizarre commissions from an eccentric, dying millionaire who may be trying to either help further his career or destroy his life.

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