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Lumina

Lumina

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2024

R

Director

Gino McKoy

Runtime

120 minutes

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Lumina is a genre-driven thriller that emphasizes suspense and psychological instability over diverse representation. While it uses familiar sci-fi clichés, it offers a unique perspective on institutional distrust through the protagonist's immersion in conspiracy theories. The narrative highlights the protagonist's descent into fringe belief systems as a reaction to systemic failures and government opacity. However, the reliance on traditional romantic frameworks and a lack of diverse casting prevent it from achieving a higher score in systemic representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lumina have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on traditional romantic tensions between Alex, Tatiana, and Delilah. There is no clear depiction of non-straight relationships or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Lumina portray gender?

Fair

Women such as Patricia and Delilah have moments where they play significant roles in driving the story, but the plot is mainly centered around Alex's psychological journey.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lumina?

Limited

The film features a traditional Western cast with no clear evidence of a non-white majority cast or intentional use of actors from different backgrounds to challenge the status quo.

How does Lumina represent religion and culture?

Good

The movie explores skepticism towards established institutions and official authorities. It portrays government inaction and the breakdown of trust through the protagonist's involvement in conspiracy theories.

Does Lumina include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not explore neurodivergence or mental health issues through a lens of empowerment.

Present on Screen

  • Thematic skepticism toward institutional authority and government competence.
  • Exploration of how systemic failure drives individuals toward fringe belief systems.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of diverse casting and representation that reflects multiple aspects of identity.
  • Reliance on traditional gendered archetypes where female characters serve as plot catalysts.
  • Absence of representation regarding disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

When the sudden appearance of lights from the sky causes his girlfriend to disappear, Alex and his friends embark on a quest to find her. Their journey soon leads them to a deep underground military base where they encounter government agents and an alien menace that threatens their lives.

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