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Red Soil

Name: Red Soil
Director: Farid Bentoumi
Released: 2021
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

8.0/10

Good

2021

Director

Farid Bentoumi

Runtime

86 minutes

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Red Soil is a socially conscious drama that highlights the tension between personal ethics and institutional corruption. The film's main strength lies in its female protagonist, who challenges traditional power structures. By portraying Nour as a moral disruptor, the film exposes the corruption in industrial capitalism and the prioritization of image over human life. However, the film's emphasis on professional and familial dynamics means that it does not fully explore or verify representations of LGBTQ+ identities or specific disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Red Soil have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly include LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Red Soil portray gender?

Good

Nour is the central figure who drives the story, challenging the dominance of male authority in both corporate and family settings. She actively defies passive female stereotypes by confronting established powers directly.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Red Soil?

Fair

Names like Nour and Slimane hint at a North African or Middle Eastern setting, offering a localized viewpoint on industrial exploitation rather than a Western-centric perspective.

How does Red Soil represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story critiques industrial capitalism and corporate corruption, emphasizing systemic truths over traditional family loyalties and institutional stability.

Does Red Soil include disability representation?

Limited

The film mentions hidden illnesses among employees due to pollution, but it is unclear if these characters have real control over their situations or if they are merely used as examples of neglect.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist challenges male-dominated corporate and familial structures with strong moral leadership.
The narrative offers a localized, non-Western perspective on labor rights and industrial exploitation.
The film effectively critiques the corruption inherent in industrial capitalism and institutional preservation.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation or narrative focus on LGBTQ+ identities.
Characters with illnesses may serve as passive plot devices rather than individuals with real control over their situations.
Specific details regarding racial and ethnic casting remain unconfirmed.

Official Synopsis

Freshly hired as a labor nurse in a chemical factory, Nour discovers that small arrangements exist between management and her father, Slimane, the staff representative, and the company's pivot. Lies about polluting discharges, hidden illnesses of employees, hidden accidents ... Nour, little by little, no longer accepts the compromises of his father to preserve the image of the company. She decides to launch the alert.

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