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The Binding

Name: The Binding
Director: Domenico Emanuele de Feudis
Released: 2020
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2020

TV-MA

Director

Domenico Emanuele de Feudis

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film functions as a localized genre piece that emphasizes women's ability to drive the story within a traditional Southern Italian setting. By placing a woman in a position of protective strength, the film avoids common horror pitfalls related to passive female characters. However, the film lacks depth in terms of diverse representation. The narrative appears centered on a specific cultural and familial framework, leaving questions about racial diversity and identity unaddressed. Without evidence of diverse casting or non-traditional identities, the representation remains narrow. Ultimately, the film serves as a character-driven thriller without substantial social critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Binding have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or identities that differ from the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no narratives that address the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Binding portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a woman who actively fights a malevolent force to protect her daughter. This positions the film as a subversion of traditional horror stories where women are often passive victims.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Binding?

Fair

Set in Southern Italy, the narrative is grounded in a Mediterranean context. However, there is no explicit evidence regarding the racial makeup of the cast or the presence of non-white characters.

How does The Binding represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot explores family traditions and supernatural curses. While it engages with tradition, it does not clearly address themes related to religion or culture.

Does The Binding include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with disabilities, either physical or cognitive.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a woman who actively resists and protects her daughter, emphasizing her ability to act.
It subverts traditional horror clichés by avoiding the depiction of female characters as passive victims.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks verifiable evidence of racial diversity or the inclusion of non-white characters.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent characters.
The film's focus on traditional lineage may reinforce established social orders rather than challenging them.

Official Synopsis

While visiting her fiancé's mother in southern Italy, a woman must fight the mysterious and malevolent curse intent on claiming her daughter.

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