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Hole

Name: Hole
Director: Martin Edralin
Released: 2014
Duration: 15 min

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2014

Director

Martin Edralin

Runtime

15 minutes

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Hole is a character-driven drama that prioritizes the lived experience of a underrepresented individual. By centering a disabled protagonist, the film moves away from able-bodied-centric storytelling to explore deep emotional ability to act. While the film excels in disability representation, it lacks broader multi-layered data. There is little information regarding racial diversity, gender hierarchies, or LGBTQ+ dynamics, leaving those aspects of the narrative unexamined. Ultimately, the film succeeds as a niche, independent work that challenges social invisibility. It trades broad demographic breadth for a concentrated, meaningful look at the struggle for intimacy from an outsider's perspective.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hole have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't provide clear information about the sexual orientation or gender identity of its main character. Instead, it focuses on a general theme of human connection rather than specific LGBTQ+ identity markers.

How does Hole portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a single male protagonist's internal struggles. This portrayal steers away from traditional masculine hero archetypes that emphasize dominance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hole?

Minimal

There is no specific information available about the racial makeup of the cast or the setting. There is also no indication of racial stereotypes or high multi-layered diversity.

How does Hole represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques social structures that sideline individuals based on physical differences. It challenges mainstream social institutions by focusing on an outsider's perspective on social value.

Does Hole include disability representation?

Good

Disability is a central theme in the film. The protagonist's desire for intimacy highlights the ability to act and emotional complexity of disabled individuals rather than portraying them as passive.

Present on Screen

The film places the disabled experience at the absolute center of the narrative.
It avoids treating disability as a mere plot device or source of inspiration.
The protagonist is portrayed who play a significant role in driving the story and emotional complexity.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or queer identity markers.
There is insufficient detail to evaluate racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
The narrative focus remains heavily centered on a single male perspective.

Official Synopsis

A disabled man yearns for intimacy in a world that would rather ignore him.

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