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Shadows of the Peacock

Name: Shadows of the Peacock
Director: Phillip Noyce
Released: 1988
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

1988

Director

Phillip Noyce

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Shadows of the Peacock focuses on intercultural intimacy, moving away from typical Western narratives. By featuring a romance between an Australian woman and a Balinese dancer, the film challenges traditional racial boundaries and introduces a global perspective. While the film successfully disrupts Western-centric casting norms, it lacks depth in other areas of representation. Gender dynamics remain ambiguous, and there is no evidence of LGBTQ+ or disability representation within the known plot. Ultimately, the film explores cross-cultural connections, though specific character roles and thematic nuances are not fully confirmed.

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Category Breakdown

Does Shadows of the Peacock have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on a heterosexual relationship between an Australian woman and a Balinese man. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or queer subtext in the story.

How does Shadows of the Peacock portray gender?

Fair

A female character drives the romantic storyline. However, it is unclear whether she plays a significant role in driving the story or if the role follows traditional romantic clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Shadows of the Peacock?

Good

The film highlights the intercultural romance between an Anglo-Australian woman and a Balinese dancer, challenging homogeneous Western norms. This blend of ethnicities emphasizes a multicultural narrative.

How does Shadows of the Peacock represent religion and culture?

Good

The story explores non-Western traditions and aesthetics through its Balinese setting. It hints at the tension between Western perspectives and local spiritualities.

Does Shadows of the Peacock include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

The central intercultural romance breaks traditional, homogeneous Western storytelling norms.
The film showcases significant racial and ethnic diversity through a Balinese-Australian connection.
The setting allows for the exploration of non-Western traditions and global aesthetics.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any representation of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or queer subtext in the narrative.
It is unclear whether the female character has significant influence over the romantic plot.

Official Synopsis

The love story between an Australian woman and a Balinese dancer.

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