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8 Minutes

Name: 8 Minutes
Director: Giorgi Gogichaishvili, Davit Abramishvili
Released: 2017
Duration: 13 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2017

Director

Giorgi Gogichaishvili, Davit Abramishvili

Runtime

13 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

8 Minutes is a speculative drama that focuses on existential questions rather than identity issues. The narrative centers on an aging magician trying a final act of magic during a global apocalypse. This structure highlights individual ability to act against systemic collapse rather than broad demographic representation. The film primarily serves as a genre piece centered on the human condition. While it offers a non-Western cultural perspective through its Georgian production, it lacks the complexity needed for a higher diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does 8 Minutes have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives about non-straight identities. There is no visible representation of queer themes.

How does 8 Minutes portray gender?

Fair

The story features an aging magician and includes Ani Bebia in the main cast. While there is a female presence, the film does not challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 8 Minutes?

Fair

As a Georgian production, the film offers a non-Anglo-Saxon cultural perspective. However, specific details about the ethnic makeup of the cast are not provided.

How does 8 Minutes represent religion and culture?

Fair

The apocalyptic setting examines the fragility of human institutions and subjective morality. It does not have specific anti-capitalist or explicitly secular messages.

Does 8 Minutes include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative. The film does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

The Georgian production provides a non-Western cultural perspective.
The film explores universal themes of legacy and individual ability to act within a speculative framework.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight identities.
There is no visible or invisible disability representation within the characters.
The film lacks specific multi-layered complexity or demographic breadth.

Official Synopsis

With the end of the world fast approaching, an aging magician realizes one last feat of magic is required of him.

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