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Bliss

Name: Bliss
Director: Ray Lawrence
Released: 1985
Duration: 112 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1985

Director

Ray Lawrence

Runtime

112 minutes

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Bliss serves primarily as a critical look at societal institutions rather than a platform for identity-based empowerment. It effectively dismantles the perceived stability of Western consumer culture and capitalist norms. However, the film lacks visible representation of diverse identities. The narrative focuses on the moral decay of a society, leaving a gap in meaningful representation for underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bliss have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on heterosexual relationships and does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities. There are no critiques of traditional gender norms.

How does Bliss portray gender?

Fair

The main character is a man who navigates both his career and personal life. Female characters are mostly defined by their relationships to men or their roles in transactions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bliss?

Minimal

The provided information does not contain data regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, no assessment of ethnic diversity can be made.

How does Bliss represent religion and culture?

Good

The film sharply criticizes Western institutions and capitalism, highlighting themes of moral decay and systemic dysfunction.

Does Bliss include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical, cognitive, or mental health disabilities. The narrative does not address disability issues.

Present on Screen

Provides a strong critique of capitalist structures and consumer culture.
Engages deeply with themes of systemic corruption and institutional decay.
Offers a compelling critique of traditional Western social and familial norms.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
Female characters are mostly defined by their proximity to male-driven environments.
Does not incorporate diverse racial, ethnic, or disability-based perspectives.

Official Synopsis

An advertising executive dies and goes to hell... except nothing changes. Well, his daughter is buying drugs with sexual favours from her brother, and the number of cancer-causing products is on the increase. But the notes he writes to himself to prove he hasn't gone insane are getting more disjointed, and he runs off with an ex-prostitute called Honey Barbera.

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