
What a Carve Up!
1961

Representation Score
Minimal
1952
Director
Fatin Abdel Wahab
Runtime
95 minutes
Average Rating
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Ismail Yassin in the House of Ghosts is a quintessential example of mid-century regional genre cinema. It relies on established comedic and horror clichés to drive a narrative about inheritance and supernatural challenges. The film operates within the conventional social frameworks of 1950s Egypt. It does not attempt to disrupt social hierarchies or provide diverse storytelling, focusing instead on localized cultural themes. While it serves as a foundational piece of Egyptian national cinema, the representation remains largely traditional and homogeneous.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It follows the social norms of 1952 Egypt without exploring non-straight identities.
The story centers on a male protagonist navigating a supernatural challenge. Gender dynamics reflect traditional hierarchies and archetypes common in mid-century situational comedies.
The cast is predominantly Egyptian, reflecting a homogeneous cultural framework. The narrative focuses on local identity rather than diverse representation.
The plot revolves around traditional familial and property structures regarding an inheritance. It engages with established social institutions without critiquing them.
There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The comedic suspense does not center on physical or mental health conditions.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Ismail Yassin and his relatives have to spend a month living in a haunted house in order to collect their inheritance.

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