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Asphyxia
Representation Score
5.6/10
Fair
2017
Director
Fereydoun Jeyrani
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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Asphyxia is a psychological neo-noir that emphasizes individual trauma over broader social commentary. While it offers valuable Middle Eastern representation through its Iranian production and cast, the narrative remains centered on traditional interpersonal relationships. The film's exploration of mental health places neurodivergence at the heart of the plot. However, the focus on a wife's psychological issues within an asylum setting may risk using psychological distress as a genre device rather than a nuanced study of the character’s actions. Ultimately, the film operates as a genre piece. It succeeds in providing a non-Western perspective but falls short of challenging broader social or identity-based hierarchies.
Category Breakdown
Does Asphyxia have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories that go beyond straight relationships. The main plot revolves around a typical married couple.
How does Asphyxia portray gender?
The story focuses on a woman's psychological issues and her husband's role in supporting her. While it delves into her struggles, it adheres to a traditional family dynamic.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Asphyxia?
As an Iranian production, the film highlights Middle Eastern representation. It showcases a Persian perspective and a non-Western cast within its cultural context.
How does Asphyxia represent religion and culture?
The neo-noir setting emphasizes moral ambiguity and psychological tension. However, the narrative concentrates on personal struggles without addressing broader cultural or systemic issues.
Does Asphyxia include disability representation?
Mental health is a key theme, as a character seeks treatment for psychological issues. It is unclear whether this portrayal gives the character real power or simply uses it as a plot device.
Present on Screen
- Offers essential Middle Eastern representation through its Iranian cast and cultural perspective.
- Centers mental health and neurodivergence in the narrative.
- Uses the neo-noir genre to explore complex, subjective morality and psychological depth.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or stories that go beyond straight relationships.
- Relies on traditional domestic structures without challenging gender hierarchies.
- Risk of using psychological instability as a plot device rather than exploring character's ability to drive the story.
Official Synopsis
I was suffocating, but I don't kill her. I love it.
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