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Immortals

Immortals

2026

Director

Maja Tschumi

Runtime

94 minutes

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Synopsis

Milo, a strong-willed feminist, discovers the long-sought power to wander around freely in Baghdad by dressing in her brother’s clothes. Khalili, a young and ambitious filmmaker, realises that his camera can be the strongest of all weapons.

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Overall Score

7.7/10

Good


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Fair

Milo uses masculine clothing to navigate Baghdad, disrupting cisnormative expectations. While her specific queer identity remains unconfirmed, her gender performance serves as a vital tool for agency.

Gender Representation

Good

The film centers on a strong-willed feminist protagonist. Milo’s subversion of patriarchal restrictions prioritizes female autonomy and challenges traditional gender hierarchies.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Excellent

Set in Baghdad, the film centers a non-Western perspective. It prioritizes the agency of local individuals, avoiding the typical outsider gaze found in Western documentaries.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Excellent

The narrative critiques systemic restrictions and institutional authority. It frames individual agency and subjective truth against the backdrop of a highly regulated society.

Disability Representation

Minimal

The film provides no explicit mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Strengths

  • Strong emphasis on female agency and feminist perspectives.
  • Effective centering of non-Western voices and local agency in Baghdad.
  • Nuanced exploration of gender performance as a tool for survival.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lack of representation for characters with disabilities.
  • Ambiguity regarding explicit LGBTQ+ identities beyond gender non-conformity.

AI Analysis

Immortals offers a compelling look at agency within a restrictive landscape. By centering Milo’s feminist struggle and Khalili’s filmmaking, the documentary shifts the focus from external observers to local protagonists. This approach effectively deconstructs the traditional Western lens often applied to Middle Eastern narratives. The film excels in its portrayal of gender subversion and cultural autonomy. Milo’s use of clothing to bypass social constraints provides a nuanced exploration of gender performance. This, combined with the focus on resisting oppressive structures, creates a powerful narrative of resistance. However, the film lacks representation regarding disability. While the core themes of gender and cultural agency are strong, the absence of diverse physical or cognitive perspectives limits the scope of its inclusivity.

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