
The Earth of Mankind
2019

Representation Score
Good
2013
Director
Hanung Bramantyo
Runtime
137 minutes
Average Rating
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Soekarno is a powerful film that successfully shifts the historical perspective away from Western-centric views towards an Indonesian-centric one. By centering the indigenous population, it provides a necessary disruption of colonial-centric storytelling. However, the film remains tied to the social hierarchies of its period, maintaining traditional gender roles and lacking representation for LGBTQ+ identities or disability. Its impact lies in its critique of colonial power dynamics, while staying within the conventional social frameworks of the mid-20th century.
Category Breakdown
The film reflects the social structures of the mid-20th century and does not include narratives or identities that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
Women in the film are primarily shown in supportive or domestic roles. While the film offers nuanced portrayals of women involved in the movement, it does not significantly challenge traditional gender hierarchies.
The story centers an Indonesian cast and places the indigenous population at the forefront of their own liberation struggle against colonial rule. This shifts the historical perspective away from a Western-centric view.
The film criticizes Western imperialism and portrays the Dutch administration as oppressive. Islamic elements are depicted as integral to the social and political fabric of the time.
The story focuses on the political and social mobilization of the population rather than exploring individual experiences of disability. There is no significant emphasis on neurodivergence or physical disabilities as central narrative elements.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
This biographical drama about Indonesia's first president recounts his nationalist crusade to seize independence from Dutch colonial rule.

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