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Wirus

Name: Wirus
Director: Jan Kidawa-Błoński
Released: 1996
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1996

Director

Jan Kidawa-Błoński

Runtime

89 minutes

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Wirus is a conventional 1990s techno-thriller that centers on a male protagonist's struggle against state suspicion. The narrative adheres to the standard cinematic formulas of its time, emphasizing a hero-centric structure. The film reflects a homogeneous cultural setting, focusing on national infrastructure and legal procedures without diverse social perspectives. It lacks the complexity and intentional disruption of social hierarchies found in more progressive works.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wirus have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers around a male protagonist in a techno-thriller setting. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Wirus portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around Michal, a male IT specialist. Female characters are present but the narrative remains focused on a traditional male hero.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wirus?

Limited

Set in a Polish context, the film reflects a homogeneous social environment. The cast lacks evidence of diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon representation.

How does Wirus represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores systemic vulnerability using a computer virus. It functions as a standard procedural thriller without critiquing religious or capitalist institutions.

Does Wirus include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities in the provided information.

Present on Screen

Offers a focused, high-stakes techno-thriller narrative centered on national security.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more multi-layered complexity and diverse character representation.
Relies on traditional gender hierarchies and hero-centric storytelling.
Reflects a homogeneous social environment with little racial or cultural variety.

Official Synopsis

An unknown terrorist infects computer networks with the most important institutions in the country with the virus. It paralyzes hospitals, trains, aircraft control system. Suspicions fall on Michal, a thirty-year-old IT genius and owner of a small computer company. Michal must prove he is innocent. He agrees to the proposal to cooperate with the prosecutor.

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