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Mosquito

Name: Mosquito
Director: Su Rynard
Released: 2017
Duration: 62 min

Representation Score

6.7/10

Good

2017

Director

Su Rynard

Runtime

62 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Mosquito is a scientific documentary that emphasizes biological observation and macro photography over complex, character-driven storytelling. While its global scope provides a basis for diverse representation, the focus on entomology limits deeper social exploration. The documentary expands its perspective beyond Western viewpoints by featuring the experiences of people across four continents. However, it does not engage explicitly with LGBTQ+ identities, challenge traditional gender hierarchies, or explore the ability to act of those living with disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mosquito have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on entomology and global health, but there are no evident LGBTQ+ characters or stories addressing non-straight identities.

How does Mosquito portray gender?

Fair

The documentary looks at the biological threat posed by mosquitoes and their impact on humans. It does not address or challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mosquito?

Good

By filming in four continents, the documentary centers on global populations and voices from the Global South, moving away from purely Western biological perspectives.

How does Mosquito represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores how environmental factors affect diverse socioeconomic landscapes globally, highlighting the interconnectedness of communities through natural threats.

Does Mosquito include disability representation?

Fair

The film documents the impact of mosquito-borne illnesses, but it is unclear if it focuses on individual ability to act. It is also uncertain whether disability is addressed clinically.

Present on Screen

The film covers a wide geographic range, spanning four continents.
It highlights voices from the Global South and non-Western regions.
It explores the shared vulnerability of human populations against natural threats.

Limited or Absent

The film does not address LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
It does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies.
It may focus more on clinical observation than on the ability to act of those living with illness.

Official Synopsis

How can a tiny mosquito be such an enormous threat to humankind? And how is it that this once distant threat is now lurking in our own backyards? Filmed on four continents and featuring breathtaking macro photography, Mosquito paints an emotionally charged portrait of the people who are now living with mosquito borne diseases and we in North America who fear their arrival.

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