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Identicals

Name: Identicals
Director: Simon Pummell
Released: 2015
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2015

Director

Simon Pummell

Runtime

100 minutes

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Identicals is a high-concept science fiction work that excels in intellectual subversion. It deconstructs the concept of a stable self and interrogates the ethics of biotechnology through a postmodern lens. However, the film's demographic composition is largely traditional. It remains centered on a white, male-centric framework that offers little visibility for diverse identities. While the film provides a sophisticated critique of scientific authority, it fails to translate this philosophical depth into a diverse cast or varied social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Identicals have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on existential crises rather than diverse gender identities. There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or challenges to the idea that everyone is straight.

How does Identicals portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around the male protagonist's scientific endeavors. It lacks strong female characters who play key roles in driving the plot forward.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Identicals?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting a homogeneous demographic. The production maintains a traditional Western demographic profile.

How does Identicals represent religion and culture?

Good

The film explores moral relativism and questions the sanctity of identity and the ethics of progress. It deconstructs Western scientific hubris.

Does Identicals include disability representation?

Limited

There is no specific evidence of neurodivergence or physical disabilities as central drivers. Psychological fragmentation serves a thematic rather than representative purpose.

Present on Screen

Sophisticated engagement with moral relativism and the deconstruction of Western scientific hubris.
Intellectual subversion of the concept of individual permanence and identity.

Limited or Absent

Lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
Limited presence of female characters with significant roles in driving the plot.
Absence of LGBTQ+ representation or diverse gender identities.

Official Synopsis

Identicals is a highly unconventional romantic thriller: an obsessive love story stripped down and re-arranged into the looping logic of a nightmare.

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