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Forsaken

Name: Forsaken
Director: Alexander Kulikov, Mikhail Raskhodnikov
Released: 2018
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2018

Director

Alexander Kulikov, Mikhail Raskhodnikov

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Forsaken is a speculative science fiction drama that emphasizes survival and existential struggle over social critique. The narrative follows the solitary journey of Chapayev, a cosmonaut facing constant danger on a distant planet. The film's focus on a lone male protagonist suggests a traditional genre structure. While the sci-fi setting offers potential for diverse casting, the current information indicates a narrow character study rather than an multi-layered narrative. Ultimately, the film lacks documented intentionality regarding systemic social critique or diverse representation, focusing instead on the clichés of speculative adventure and personal hardship.

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Category Breakdown

Does Forsaken have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not prominently feature LGBTQ+ identities or give queer characters significant roles. The story focuses on the protagonist's survival journey.

How does Forsaken portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male protagonist in a high-stakes survival scenario. There is no significant female-driven ability to act or gender subversion in the narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Forsaken?

Fair

The protagonist's name has specific cultural significance. However, there is no indication of a diverse cast or multi-layered identities being represented.

How does Forsaken represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores existential themes and subjective morality through the protagonist's struggles. It focuses on his personal journey rather than critiquing institutional power structures.

Does Forsaken include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of physical or neurodivergent disabilities being meaningfully represented. Vulnerability is used as a plot device for tension.

Present on Screen

The sci-fi setting allows for exploration of existentialism and non-traditional spirituality.
The protagonist's name provides a specific Eastern European cultural anchor within the narrative.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks significant female-driven ability to act or gender subversion.
There is a notable absence of visible LGBTQ+ identities or queer ability to act.
The film lacks documented intentionality regarding characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or systemic social critique.

Official Synopsis

As a result of a chain of tragic accidents on a distant planet, the cosmonaut Chapayev is left alone. His life is in constant danger. Something inexplicable, which he came into contact with, will forever change his life. From now on, he will be lost not only for himself but for the people of earth as well. And he have to die many times in order to prove that he is alive.

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