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Zenabel

Name: Zenabel
Director: Ruggero Deodato
Released: 1969
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

1969

Director

Ruggero Deodato

Runtime

99 minutes

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Zenabel functions as a character-driven adventure that centers on female empowerment. The protagonist moves from a humble background to a position of power, challenging some traditional gender hierarchies through her leadership. However, the film remains tied to conventional clichés and a Eurocentric historical setting, lacking diverse perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Zenabel have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities. The storyline revolves around a quest for social status and lineage.

How does Zenabel portray gender?

Fair

Zenabel is a proactive female lead who drives the plot forward. She takes a central role in assembling a team to reclaim her birthright, showing strong leadership and initiative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Zenabel?

Limited

The story is set within a Eurocentric historical context involving Spanish nobility. There is no evidence of non-white actors or diverse ethnic representation in the cast.

How does Zenabel represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot follows a classic struggle between a rightful leader and a usurper. The protagonist's companions are misfits, but the setting remains within conventional Western frameworks.

Does Zenabel include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the depiction of physical or neurodivergent characters in this film.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist plays a central role in driving the story.
The narrative empowers a woman seeking to reclaim her status.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities.
The setting is limited to a Eurocentric historical context.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.

Official Synopsis

Zenabel, a young woman from a humble background, discovers that she is actually the daughter of a Spanish nobleman who was killed by a ruthless don, Alonso, who took the title. So Zenable assembles a group of misfit friends to reclaim her title.

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