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Name: Behind
Director: Ángel Gómez Hernández
Released: 2016
Duration: 15 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2016

Director

Ángel Gómez Hernández

Runtime

15 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film is a genre-driven psychological study that relies heavily on established domestic suspense clichés. The narrative centers on individual paranoia and the tension of a custody battle rather than exploring broader sociopolitical or identity-based frameworks. It maintains a traditional approach to storytelling, providing a female-led perspective but not actively challenging gender hierarchies or engaging with diverse identity themes. Ultimately, the work functions as a standard psychological thriller without the systemic commentary or diverse representation needed to go beyond a conventional domestic narrative.

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Category Breakdown

Does Behind have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a heterosexual conflict between a mother and her ex-husband. There are no non-traditional gender identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Behind portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist drives the plot's tension and plays a significant role in the story. However, the conflict revolves around traditional domestic issues such as parental rights and marital dissolution.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Behind?

Minimal

The available information provides no verifiable evidence regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. No specific details are available to assess this category.

How does Behind represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores the breakdown of the traditional nuclear family through divorce, using it as a psychological horror device rather than critiquing broader societal institutions.

Does Behind include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication that neurodivergence, mental health conditions, or physical disabilities play a central role in the character arcs or themes.

Present on Screen

The film features a strong female protagonist who drives the plot's tension.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of non-traditional gender identities or LGBTQ+ perspectives.
The story relies on traditional domestic clichés instead of subverting systemic power dynamics.
There is no evidence of racial, ethnic, or disability-based representation in the character arcs.

Official Synopsis

A divorced mother is obsessed with the idea that her ex-husband is plotting to take her baby away from her.

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