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Tribulation

Name: Tribulation
Director: André van Heerden
Released: 2000
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Minimal

2000

PG-13

Director

André van Heerden

Runtime

95 minutes

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Tribulation is a traditional drama that upholds established religious and social structures. The narrative is built around theological certainty, presenting a globalist movement as a spiritual threat to Western values. The film lacks depth in representing diverse identities, focusing instead on a homogeneous social unit and a male-driven conflict. This results in a narrow perspective that emphasizes religious stability over diverse storytelling. Ultimately, the work reinforces conservative archetypes rather than challenging conventional power dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tribulation have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The storyline revolves around Christian themes and global conspiracies.

How does Tribulation portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on male characters, including the protagonist and antagonist. A female character sets off the main event, but she does not have much independence or control over her actions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tribulation?

Limited

The narrative focuses on a specific religious heritage and does not provide any information about ethnic diversity. It seems to rely on traditional Western character types.

How does Tribulation represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film is grounded in Christian end-times theology, using biblical motifs such as the Mark of the Beast. It frames Western religious traditions as the primary moral viewpoint.

Does Tribulation include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, focused thematic core centered on Christian eschatology and biblical prophecy.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse character identities, especially regarding LGBTQ+ and non-cisgender representation.
Gender roles are limited, with female characters serving mainly as catalysts for male protagonists.
The story lacks ethnic and racial variety, relying heavily on Western religious archetypes.
The film fails to explore perspectives outside of a singular, traditionalist Christian worldview.

Official Synopsis

Police detective Tom Canboro hails from a Christian family. One night, his eccentric brother-in-law Jason seemingly goes insane and tries to kill his wife, calling her a "hater". Canboro realizes this may be a conspiracy going as far as devil worship, but gets in a car crash. Waking in a strange hospital, years have passed and people all over the world are wearing the mark of 666 on their right hands, and those who don't are killed. Franco Macalusso, the believer in global peace, now controls the world, and is trying to bring the world together as it was at the Tower of Babel.

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