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Contract

Name: Contract
Director: Vladimir Tarasov
Released: 1985
Duration: 10 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

1985

Director

Vladimir Tarasov

Runtime

10 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Contract is a Soviet-era science fiction animation that emphasizes philosophical questions about social alienation rather than demographic diversity. The narrative focuses on a protagonist who feels closer to a robot than to the organic inhabitants of a foreign world. While the film questions traditional social structures and explores companionship, it does not provide clear evidence of diverse representation. The emphasis remains on genre-driven storytelling and the tension between the individual and an unfamiliar society.

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Category Breakdown

Does Contract have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story revolves around the protagonist's interactions with the planet's inhabitants.

How does Contract portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a bearded male character who embodies traditional masculine traits. There are no female characters or indications of gender role subversion.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Contract?

Fair

The inhabitants are portrayed as 'creepy psychos,' which may serve as an 'othered' group. However, it is unclear if this portrayal functions as a metaphor for racial or ethnic diversity.

How does Contract represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques conventional social norms by presenting the protagonist's preference for a robot companion. This challenges traditional community norms and biological sociality.

Does Contract include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of physical or neurodivergent disabilities depicted in the film.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional community norms and explores companionship
Uses speculative storytelling to explore social alienation

Limited or Absent

Does not explicitly represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender roles
Relies on traditional masculine archetypes for the main character
Lacks diverse racial, ethnic, or disability representation

Official Synopsis

Bearded contract employee goes on a "giant bouquet of flowers" planet and prefers friendship with the robot because all inhabitants are creepy psychos.

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