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Hospital

Hospital

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2017

Director

Azaromi Ghozali

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Hospital (2017) operates as a conventional supernatural thriller without serving as a vehicle for social commentary. While it features a female protagonist and a non-Western setting, its narrative structure adheres to standard genre conventions. The film fails to address LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities intentionally. It relies on well-known horror clichés that don’t challenge systemic issues or provide deeper cultural critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hospital have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story revolves around the protagonist's supernatural experiences.

How does Hospital portray gender?

Fair

Amira serves as the main character and provides a strong female perspective. However, it's unclear if she truly drives the story or just fits into a typical victim role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hospital?

Fair

The setting and character names indicate a non-Western cultural context. This offers a change from typical Hollywood settings, although specific details about cast diversity are not provided.

How does Hospital represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines the clash between rural traditions and urban life. It follows common genre clichés without challenging specific social or Western institutions.

Does Hospital include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of characters dealing with physical or mental disabilities. The film does not explore health conditions or neurodivergence through a lens of empowerment.

Present on Screen

  • Features a female protagonist, Amira, offering a strong female perspective.
  • The non-Western setting provides a break from typical Hollywood narratives.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
  • Does not engage meaningfully with disability or neurodivergent experiences.
  • Remains within traditional horror clichés without offering deeper social critique.

Official Synopsis

Village girl Amira goes to the city to look for a job. She starts working as a nurse at a hospital but while there, she is haunted by disembodied whispers from a mysterious woman.

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