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The Flood

Name: The Flood
Director: Anthony Woodley
Released: 2019
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2019

Director

Anthony Woodley

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Flood examines systemic power dynamics through the lens of immigration enforcement. By featuring a female protagonist in a position of authority, the film challenges traditional gendered expectations regarding strength and professional rigor. However, the narrative's scope is limited. While it addresses racial and ethnic themes through the interrogation of an asylum seeker, it lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and disability. Ultimately, the film serves more as an institutional critique than a comprehensive exploration of demographic inclusivity, focusing primarily on the tension between state power and the displaced.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Flood have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories related to non-cisgender identities. The storyline centers on the political tensions surrounding the asylum process.

How does The Flood portray gender?

Fair

Wendy is shown as a tough official in a powerful position. This portrayal breaks away from typical stereotypes of women by placing a woman in a high-stakes, clinical decision-making role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Flood?

Good

The main conflict involves a Western official and an asylum seeker named Haile. This setup delves into themes of migration, ethnic identity, and the complexities of displacement.

How does The Flood represent religion and culture?

Good

The story criticizes Western institutional frameworks by highlighting the dehumanizing aspects of immigration enforcement. It prompts reflection on state power and the systemic obstacles faced by displaced individuals.

Does The Flood include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. There is no representation of disability in the provided context.

Present on Screen

Highlights a female protagonist in a position of systemic authority and intellectual rigor.
Explores critical themes of migration, ethnic identity, and racial displacement.
Offers a critique of Western institutional frameworks and state power.

Limited or Absent

Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.
Provides no visibility for characters facing physical or mental disabilities.
Focuses heavily on institutional tension rather than broad demographic inclusivity.

Official Synopsis

Wendy, a hardened immigration officer is offered a high-profile asylum case, judged on her ability to quickly and clinically reject applicants. Through her interrogation, she must uncover whether Haile is lying and has a more sinister reason for seeking asylum.

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