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The Human Factor

The Human Factor

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2021

PG-13

Director

Dror Moreh

Runtime

108 minutes

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The Human Factor is a historical documentary that emphasizes geopolitical accuracy over social representation. It serves as an analysis of international relations and state-level politics. The film documents current power structures through a lens of historical necessity, without attempting to challenge social hierarchies or promote diverse viewpoints. The diversity present in the film reflects historical realities rather than a conscious effort to highlight various identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Human Factor have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on professional diplomacy and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-traditional gender identities.

How does The Human Factor portray gender?

Fair

Women are shown as active and influential figures in diplomacy, avoiding stereotypes by highlighting their professional skills and competence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Human Factor?

Fair

The film's subject matter naturally includes multiple ethnicities due to its focus on Israeli-Arab relations. However, the diversity is a result of the diplomatic context rather than a deliberate effort to showcase varied backgrounds.

How does The Human Factor represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film centers on Western and Israeli statecraft, emphasizing national security and regional stability over other cultural or ideological perspectives.

Does The Human Factor include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with physical or cognitive disabilities. The focus is on the psychological challenges faced by diplomats in high-pressure situations.

Present on Screen

  • Women are portrayed as capable and influential figures in diplomacy.
  • The film's subject matter naturally includes multiple ethnicities.

Limited or Absent

  • The film does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender narratives.
  • There is no depiction of characters with physical or cognitive disabilities.
  • The narrative focuses on institutional actors rather than a wide range of ethnic perspectives.

Official Synopsis

How US politicians and diplomats, over the past 25 years, have come close to achieving something almost impossible: securing peace between the State of Israel and its Arab and like-minded neighbors, mired in a struggle both dialectical and violent since the early 20th century, due to historical and religious reasons, entrenched offenses and prejudices, and the invisible and tyrannical hand of third countries' geopolitical interests in the area.

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