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Amazonia

Amazonia

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2013

G

Director

Thierry Ragobert

Runtime

83 minutes

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Amazonia operates as a conventional family adventure that emphasizes survival clichés over identity-focused narratives. The story revolves around a capuchin monkey's journey from captivity to freedom, focusing on individual resilience. Since the main character is a monkey, the film sidesteps complex human social dynamics, resulting in a narrative that prioritizes survival over identity exploration. The Amazonian setting offers a contrast to Western domesticity, but the film does not delve deeply enough to address systemic or multi-layered issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Amazonia have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a capuchin monkey's survival arc in the wilderness. There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or explorations of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

How does Amazonia portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on Saï, a non-human protagonist. It lacks evidence of subverting gender hierarchies or exploring masculine and feminine archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Amazonia?

Limited

While set in the Amazon, the film's treatment of indigenous perspectives is unclear. It remains uncertain if the setting serves a post-colonial narrative.

How does Amazonia represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot explores the tension between captivity and nature. It follows a traditional moral framework centered on resilience rather than institutional critique.

Does Amazonia include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters, human or animal, are shown navigating visible or invisible disabilities. Such traits do not appear to function as narrative devices.

Present on Screen

  • The film sets its narrative in the Amazon, moving away from traditional Western settings.

Limited or Absent

  • The movie lacks diverse human perspectives, particularly those of indigenous peoples and complex social identities.
  • The narrative emphasizes survival over exploring systemic or multi-layered themes.
  • There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or gendered social dynamics.

Official Synopsis

After a plane crash, Saï, a capuchin monkey born and raised in captivity, finds himself alone and lost in the wilderness of the Amazon jungle.

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