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The Rival Princes of the Gulf

Name: The Rival Princes of the Gulf
Director: Sylvain Lepetit, Miyuki Droz Aramaki
Released: 2019
Duration: 56 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2019

TV-PG

Director

Sylvain Lepetit, Miyuki Droz Aramaki

Runtime

56 minutes

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The documentary offers a critical examination of power transitions within the Persian Gulf monarchies, focusing on non-Western political actors. However, its narrow demographic scope, centered on male leadership, limits the representation of diverse gender identities and multi-layered experiences. Ultimately, the film serves as a study of statecraft rather than a broad social survey, concentrating on the ruling families of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Rival Princes of the Gulf have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses on geopolitical shifts and state-level power dynamics without addressing LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender roles.

How does The Rival Princes of the Gulf portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on male-dominated political figures, emphasizing the role of princes and sovereigns in power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Rival Princes of the Gulf?

Fair

The film highlights Arab leadership and regional dynamics, providing visibility to non-Western political actors despite ethnic homogeneity.

How does The Rival Princes of the Gulf represent religion and culture?

Good

The documentary challenges Western-centric views by examining monarchy through the lens of systemic repression and critiquing power consolidation.

Does The Rival Princes of the Gulf include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of disability, neurodivergence, or chronic illness in this geopolitical documentary.

Present on Screen

Centers non-Western political actors in global geopolitical discourse.
Highlights Arab leadership and regional power dynamics.
Critiques traditional absolute monarchies and power consolidation.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of women's ability to drive the story in the political landscape.
Does not address LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender roles.
Focuses almost exclusively on male-dominated political figures.

Official Synopsis

Between 2013 and 2015, three princes became the leaders of the Persian Gulf's main oil monarchies: Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This new generation of sovereigns, some of the richest and most powerful on the planet, has imposed a new way to govern, between violence, repression and ego wars.

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