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A Matter of WHO
Representation Score
1.8/10
Minimal
1961
NRDirector
Don Chaffey
Runtime
90 minutes
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A Matter of WHO functions as a mid-century medical mystery centered on a global health crisis. While the plot introduces geopolitical tensions between the World Health Organization and Middle Eastern oil drilling, the film remains rooted in the conventional storytelling of its era. The narrative focuses on Western scientific perspectives and institutional stability. It lacks the complexity needed to move beyond a standard procedural drama. Ultimately, the film reflects a traditional approach to geopolitical storytelling, focusing on the friction between international bureaucracy and industrial expansion.
Category Breakdown
Does A Matter of WHO have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities, sticking closely to the heterosexual norms of the time.
How does A Matter of WHO portray gender?
The story seems to center around male-dominated structures within science and industry, reflecting the patriarchal leadership styles typical of the era.
How racially and ethnically diverse is A Matter of WHO?
The Middle Eastern setting brings in non-Western characters, but these roles might lack substantial depth and could fall into colonialist stereotypes.
How does A Matter of WHO represent religion and culture?
The storyline explores tensions between international institutions and local industries, but it stays within a traditional Western framework of authority.
Does A Matter of WHO include disability representation?
There is no mention of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this narrative.
Present on Screen
- The plot addresses globalized conflicts and international relations.
- The narrative touches upon important themes of environmental and health concerns.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks complexity in representing diverse identities.
- Non-Western characters may have limited depth due to colonialist stereotypes.
- The narrative relies on traditional, male-dominated hierarchies of authority.
Official Synopsis
Health officials from the World Health Organization link a smallpox outbreak in Europe to oil drilling in the Middle East.
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