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The Hungry
Representation Score
3.9/10
Limited
2017
Not RatedDirector
Bornila Chatterjee
Runtime
100 minutes
Average Rating
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The Hungry is a character-driven psychological study that disrupts conventional genre expectations. By centering a South Asian woman in a contemporary London setting, the film avoids the racial homogeneity often found in British thrillers. While the film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities, it offers a sophisticated subversion of gendered power dynamics. It replaces traditional romantic archetypes with a complex look at psychological predation and female empowerment. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its layered approach to identity and its refusal to follow idealized social or moral scripts.
Category Breakdown
Does The Hungry have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters. It focuses solely on heterosexual relationships and psychological interactions.
How does The Hungry portray gender?
The story challenges typical romantic clichés by depicting the male character as a predator rather than a stable leader. It highlights the female protagonist's struggle for autonomy and control.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Hungry?
The film features a South Asian female protagonist set in London, providing meaningful representation. This shifts the thriller genre away from a monolithic Western perspective.
How does The Hungry represent religion and culture?
The film explores the complexities of human obsession rather than adhering to traditional moral norms. It deconstructs social stability through dysfunctional character behaviors.
Does The Hungry include disability representation?
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities playing central roles. No specific disability-related actions are shown.
Present on Screen
- Challenges traditional romantic hierarchies and gendered power dynamics.
- Offers meaningful South Asian representation within a modern urban setting.
- Explores complex, non-traditional interpersonal dynamics and psychological landscapes.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
- Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
- Does not engage with broader cultural or systemic critiques.
Official Synopsis
Tulsi Joshi, a widow and bride to be comes to her own wedding seeking revenge for the brutal murder of her first born son.
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