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Hercules and Admetus

Name: Hercules and Admetus
Director: Anatoliy Petrov
Released: 1986
Duration: 20 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1986

Director

Anatoliy Petrov

Runtime

20 minutes

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Hercules and Admetus is a traditional mythological retelling centered around a deal with the Fates. While the narrative provides depth through Alcestis, who is not just a passive figure but an active participant, it remains confined to classical structures. The film highlights Alcestis's ability to act through her sacrificial choice for her partner. However, the resolution still relies on the male hero to resolve the central conflict. The work lacks multi-layered complexity, sticking to a homogeneous Greco-Roman setting and straight-centered structures, offering little representation for LGBTQ+ identities, diverse ethnicities, or disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hercules and Admetus have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Admetus and Alcestis. There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Hercules and Admetus portray gender?

Fair

Alcestis plays a central role by choosing to sacrifice herself for her partner. However, the resolution depends on Hercules, maintaining a traditional pattern where men protect women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hercules and Admetus?

Limited

The film follows a classical Greco-Roman aesthetic with a homogeneous mythological setting. There is no evidence of diverse casting or subversion of ethnic norms.

How does Hercules and Admetus represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines the tension between personal desires and the cosmic laws of the Fates, suggesting a narrative that questions established systems.

Does Hercules and Admetus include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention or evidence of characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions in the film.

Present on Screen

Alcestis demonstrates a significant role in driving the story through her sacrificial choice for her partner.
The narrative explores the tension between individual morality and systemic cosmic laws.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional masculine protection to resolve the plot.
The setting lacks diverse casting or ethnic diversity.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent experiences.

Official Synopsis

Admetus, king of Feres, makes an agreement with the Fates to postpone the date of his death, in exchange for someone else taking his place, without knowing that the chosen one will be his beloved wife Alcestis. Desperate, Admetus asks Hercules for help in rescuing Alcestis from death... An animated short film based on the Greek myth of Admetus and Alcestis.

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