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Joseph and His Brethren

Name: Joseph and His Brethren
Director: Irving Rapper, Luciano Ricci
Released: 1961
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1961

Director

Irving Rapper, Luciano Ricci

Runtime

99 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Joseph and His Brethren is a mid-century biblical epic that emphasizes traditionalist values and patriarchal structures. The film focuses on divine providence and moral redemption through a religious lens. It adheres to the social norms of the time, highlighting a masculine hierarchy of leadership and authority. Casting and cultural framing reinforce a Eurocentric perspective, avoiding moral relativism and upholding established social and religious hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Joseph and His Brethren have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Joseph and His Brethren portray gender?

Limited

The movie reinforces traditional gender roles where women are primarily seen as part of the family unit, while men dominate the storyline.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Joseph and His Brethren?

Limited

The film uses mostly white actors to play Middle Eastern and Egyptian roles, which does not accurately represent the ethnic diversity of those regions.

How does Joseph and His Brethren represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film promotes a strict religious morality centered around divine will and the importance of traditional family units.

Does Joseph and His Brethren include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no significant representations of physical, sensory, or neurodevelopmental disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The film closely follows the religious text and its narrative structure.
It presents a clear moral framework centered on forgiveness and compassion.

Limited or Absent

The casting lacks authentic ethnic representation for Middle Eastern and Egyptian roles.
Female characters are limited to domestic or supportive roles.
The film does not include diverse representations of LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A brother is cast out from his family, sold in to slavery and then returns years later as a man of power - but shows forgiveness and compassion to his family through the strength of character given to him by God.

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