You are here:
Trigger

Trigger

2023

Director

Aleksandra Remizova

Runtime

99 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

Artyom Streletski, a therapist known for his non-conventional approach to solving patients' problems, has lost almost everything: his family, his friends, his practice, and the ability to trust the people around him. In a desperate attempt to escape from everything that hurts he moves away and settles on the outskirts of the country, in a small town filled with his sweet childhood memories. He starts a brand new career and finds new love but the past is catching up with him, and to regain the happiness Artyom has to face his troubles and stop running away from them once and for all.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

4.0/10

Fair


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Fair

The narrative centers on a romantic arc involving the protagonist's search for new love. While the text does not explicitly confirm queer identities, the framework allows for potential non-heteronormative exploration.

Gender Representation

Fair

The film focuses on Artyom Streletski, a male protagonist navigating psychological fragility. Female characters appear primarily as catalysts for his emotional recovery rather than independent agents.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The setting in a small town suggests a potentially homogeneous environment. There is no evidence of a multi-ethnic cast or diverse demographic representation within the story.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The story explores the deconstruction of professional archetypes and traditional psychological frameworks. It hints at a skepticism toward established social structures through Artyom's non-conventional methods.

Disability Representation

Limited

The protagonist deals with significant psychological trauma and trust issues. However, it is unclear if these are portrayed as nuanced neurodivergence or simply as dramatic plot devices.

Strengths

  • Challenges the 'invulnerable male' trope by focusing on the protagonist's psychological fragility.
  • Offers a nuanced look at male emotional vulnerability and the process of healing.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks intersectional complexity and systemic critique of social hierarchies.
  • Female characters appear to function as plot catalysts rather than independent agents.
  • Shows a lack of multi-ethnic cast representation or diverse demographic inclusion.

AI Analysis

Trigger functions as a traditional character study focused on individual emotional reclamation. It succeeds in humanizing a male protagonist by highlighting his vulnerability and the loss of his professional stability. However, the film lacks intersectional complexity. The narrative architecture prioritizes personal psychological realism over the disruption of social hierarchies or the inclusion of diverse demographic groups. Ultimately, the film explores internal struggles rather than systemic critiques, resulting in a standard dramatic structure that lacks broad representation.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.