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Daata

Name: Daata
Director: Sultan Ahmed
Released: 1989
Duration: 163 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1989

Director

Sultan Ahmed

Runtime

163 minutes

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Daata adheres to the established commercial action-drama conventions of late 80s South Asian cinema. The plot emphasizes classical heroism and familial honor over challenging systemic hierarchies or considering multiple aspects of identity. While the film addresses social corruption through the lens of the dowry system, it does so to fuel a traditional revenge arc. Ultimately, the narrative relies on established genre clichés, focusing on a male protagonist's transformation into a rebel following personal tragedy.

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Category Breakdown

Does Daata have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on traditional marriages and families, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Daata portray gender?

Fair

The sister plays a minor role, primarily as a victim of dowry corruption. The male protagonist, Kundan, embodies traditional masculine archetypes of protector and rebel.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Daata?

Fair

The film is rooted in South Asian cinematic traditions, centering regional ethnic contexts and cultural perspectives rather than Anglo-centric norms.

How does Daata represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story explores communal honor and family institutions, focusing on personal justice and the consequences of social corruption within a traditional moral framework.

Does Daata include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Focuses on non-Western identities and regional cultural perspectives.
Addresses real-world social issues such as the corruption of the dowry system.

Limited or Absent

Relies on traditional gender roles where women act as catalysts rather than independent agents.
Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives reflecting multiple aspects of diversity.
Follows conventional masculine archetypes of vengeance rather than exploring diverse social frameworks.

Official Synopsis

Kundan is the son of a honorable teacher recognized for his contributions to the community, and is a poet himself. When his sister's marriage is arranged to a goon's son and later falls apart due to dowry demands, he needs to take revenge. His actions will lead to the death of his closest ones and he will turn into a rebel.

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