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Asterix and Cleopatra

Name: Asterix and Cleopatra
Director: Albert Uderzo, René Goscinny
Released: 1968
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

1968

TV-Y7-FV

Director

Albert Uderzo, René Goscinny

Runtime

72 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Asterix and Cleopatra broadens the franchise's scope by moving the action to Egypt. This shift allows for a richer Mediterranean landscape that challenges a purely Western European perspective. The film uses its setting to explore cultural differences and systemic corruption. While the film lacks LGBTQ+ representation, it offers a strong subversion of gender norms through Cleopatra. She is portrayed as an intellectually significant leader fighting to maintain her authority amidst political machinations. This provides a layer of ability to act often missing in period animation. Ultimately, the film functions as a satirical critique of power. By positioning the Gallic protagonists as outsiders disrupting a decadent Egyptian court, the story explores the complexities of navigating established social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Asterix and Cleopatra have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The interpersonal dynamics focus on traditional political and romantic alliances.

How does Asterix and Cleopatra portray gender?

Good

Cleopatra is portrayed as a central political actor rather than a passive figure. She navigates a male-dominated landscape, exercising significant influence to maintain her sovereignty against patriarchal maneuvering.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Asterix and Cleopatra?

Good

The Egyptian setting expands the scope beyond Eurocentric perspectives. It introduces diverse Mediterranean and North African archetypes and cultural aesthetics through the Egyptian court.

How does Asterix and Cleopatra represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques institutional power and systemic corruption within the Egyptian court. Heroism is framed as the disruption of a corrupt status quo through wit and intelligence.

Does Asterix and Cleopatra include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no significant depictions of visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Cleopatra is a central, politically active character who challenges traditional gender roles.
The Egyptian setting provides a diverse Mediterranean and North African cultural backdrop.
The story offers a sophisticated critique of institutional corruption and systemic power.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters.
There are no depictions of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Popular animated hero Asterix and his faithful sidekick Obelix travel to ancient Egypt to help Cleopatra build a new summer home. Cleopatra and Julius Caesar have made a bet, with Caesar wagering the project cannot be completed in a few weeks time. With the help of a magic potion, Asterix comes to the rescue of the Queen of the Nile as Caesar and an angry architect plot against them.

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