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Fahim

Name: Fahim
Director: Pierre-François Martin-Laval
Released: 2019
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2019

Director

Pierre-François Martin-Laval

Runtime

107 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Fahim is a significant contribution to diaspora storytelling that challenges systemic expectations. By focusing on an intellectual protagonist, the film provides a actively leading portrayal of racial diversity. However, the narrative's reliance on traditional social structures limits its overall impact. The lack of LGBTQ+ representation and subversion of gender roles prevents a higher score.

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Category Breakdown

Does Fahim have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight identities. The story centers on the protagonist's journey within a traditional social structure.

How does Fahim portray gender?

Fair

The narrative follows conventional gender roles and structures. It does not significantly challenge traditional gender hierarchies or archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Fahim?

Excellent

The film highlights the North African immigrant experience by placing a person of color in a position of high intellectual ability to act within the context of competitive chess.

How does Fahim represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story presents a nuanced view of the tension between traditional values and secular Western society, emphasizing personal achievement within existing societal frameworks.

Does Fahim include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not prominently depict characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. These characters do not serve as central plot drivers or character studies.

Present on Screen

The film centers a North African immigrant in a position of intellectual authority, providing a actively leading portrayal of racial diversity.
It offers a sophisticated exploration of integration and the navigation of dual identities within a Western urban landscape.
The narrative avoids common immigrant clichés by focusing on competitive chess rather than manual labor.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on conventional domestic structures and traditional gendered roles.
There is a lack of representation regarding LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight explorations.
The story does not feature characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities as central plot drivers.

Official Synopsis

Fahim Mohammad, a Bangladeshi immigrant, becomes a world junior chess champion in France.

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