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Alive

Name: Alive
Director: Hosein Amiri Doumari, Pedram Pour-Amiri
Released: 2019
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

4.6/10

Fair

2019

Director

Hosein Amiri Doumari, Pedram Pour-Amiri

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Alive functions as a traditional domestic drama centered on localized social tensions. While it provides a non-Western perspective, the plot relies heavily on established social hierarchies and interpersonal conflicts rather than subverting them. The film offers a specific cultural lens that avoids Western-centric norms but remains within a framework of traditional values. Gender dynamics are a central tension, as the female protagonist's autonomy is frequently compromised by patriarchal constraints.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alive have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The story revolves around a traditional wedding and family conflicts within conventional romantic structures.

How does Alive portray gender?

Fair

Asma serves as the emotional focal point of the story, yet her role is heavily constrained by the men around her. Her marriage and future are largely decided by male characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alive?

Good

The production offers a non-Anglo-Saxon cultural perspective, reflecting specific regional demographics. It shifts away from Hollywood-centric norms by centering on a localized ethnic context.

How does Alive represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative is deeply rooted in traditional social structures, focusing on wedding ceremonies and familial honor. It emphasizes communal values and traditional hierarchies over secularist critiques.

Does Alive include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Provides a non-Western cultural perspective that moves away from Hollywood-centric storytelling.
Centers a female character as the emotional and structural pivot of the drama.

Limited or Absent

The female protagonist lacks significant control over her own life, as her fate is largely determined by male characters.
The narrative adheres strictly to traditional social hierarchies rather than challenging them.
There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Asma's previous suitor Yaser ruins her wedding Ceremony. Her brother Jamal accidentally kills Yaser's brother. Yaser's odd suggestion in order to forgive Jamal, endangers Asma's Marriage.

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