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The Last Secrets of the Nasca

Name: The Last Secrets of the Nasca
Director: Jean-Baptiste Erreca
Released: 2018
Duration: 44 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2018

Director

Jean-Baptiste Erreca

Runtime

44 minutes

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The Last Secrets of the Nasca is a technical exploration of ancient South American civilizations. Its primary value lies in its scientific approach to indigenous history, using DNA analysis and advanced technology to reconstruct the past. While the film succeeds in challenging Eurocentric historical narratives by focusing on the Nasca and Paracas cultures, it lacks intentional storytelling centered on social identities. The narrative is driven by empirical findings rather than character-driven elements.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Last Secrets of the Nasca have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses on archaeological and biological data rather than personal stories involving LGBTQ+ individuals. There are no depictions of LGBTQ+ identities or character development related to them.

How does The Last Secrets of the Nasca portray gender?

Fair

The film centers on scientific methodology and historical discovery. While female scientists may appear in the research teams, the narrative does not focus on gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Last Secrets of the Nasca?

Good

The film prioritizes the study of ancient South American civilizations. By including Peruvian scientists, the work challenges Eurocentric historical monopolies through a collaborative, global perspective.

How does The Last Secrets of the Nasca represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative engages with non-Western historical frameworks through a scientific lens. It avoids Western-centric moralities but prioritizes empirical truth over ideological or religious critiques.

Does The Last Secrets of the Nasca include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent identities. The subject matter remains strictly focused on archaeological studies.

Present on Screen

Challenges Eurocentric historical narratives by focusing on ancient South American civilizations.
Promotes a collaborative global approach by including Peruvian scientists in the research.
Avoids imposing Western-centric moralities or religious frameworks on the subject matter.

Limited or Absent

Lacks character-driven ability to act or intentional representation of social identities.
Does not engage in sociopolitical commentary or the subversion of gender hierarchies.
Focuses on empirical data rather than the human or interpersonal aspects of identity.

Official Synopsis

Thanks to intensive excavations, new technology (DNA analysis, 3D volumetric scanners, NASA aerial radar and augmented reality) and the findings of Italian, Peruvian, French and American scientists the film will help us shed light on the mystery that shrouds the strange and puzzling world of the ancient Nasca and Paracas civilizations.

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