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Every Bastard a King

Every Bastard a King

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

1968

GP

Director

Uri Zohar

Runtime

100 minutes

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Every Bastard a King explores Israeli social dynamics through the perspective of an American observer. By incorporating diverse ethnic identities and conflicting political ideologies, the film presents a pluralistic view of the region. While it avoids a single, state-endorsed morality, the film remains somewhat conventional in its gender and LGBTQ+ representations. It lacks evidence of queer subtext or significant female empowerment. The film's strength lies in its sophisticated social commentary, which uses ideological conflict to critique institutional and military norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Every Bastard a King have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on a heterosexual relationship between an American reporter and his girlfriend. It does not include any explicit queer characters or non-straight relationships.

How does Every Bastard a King portray gender?

Fair

A female character travels alongside the male lead, moving away from traditional domestic roles. However, she does not seem to have authority over her male counterparts.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Every Bastard a King?

Good

The story includes both Israeli and Arab characters, offering a more nuanced look at ethnic diversity in the region. This helps avoid a simplistic portrayal of the area.

How does Every Bastard a King represent religion and culture?

Good

The film examines ideological conflicts by comparing a military officer with a pacifist. This approach questions traditional nationalist views through a lens of personal morality.

Does Every Bastard a King include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Engages with ethnic diversity by including both Israeli and Arab characters.
  • Uses ideological conflict to critique institutional and military norms.

Limited or Absent

  • No visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationship dynamics.
  • Limited evidence of women having authority or intellectual superiority over men.

Official Synopsis

An American reporter and his girl-friend are visiting Israel to get a "sense of the people", in the process he meets many Israelis and some Arabs as well, particularly becoming friends with an Israeli Army reserve officer as well as an idealistic young man who is a pacifist.

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