
Tarzan and the Amazons
1945

Representation Score
Minimal
1950
ApprovedDirector
Compton Bennett, Andrew Marton
Runtime
103 minutes
Average Rating
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King Solomon's Mines reflects the cinematic values of the mid-20th century. Its narrative structure emphasizes Eurocentric ability to act and traditional gender roles. From a post-colonial viewpoint, the film portrays a mysterious landscape through the eyes of the colonizer, prioritizing Western objectives. It upholds the cultural and power dynamics of the 1950s without challenging them.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender identities or same-sex relationships, sticking strictly to heterosexual norms.
While there is a strong female lead, the story primarily focuses on male characters and their leadership roles, reinforcing traditional gender hierarchies.
The story centers around white European explorers, with indigenous African populations portrayed as secondary figures through a Eurocentric lens.
The film celebrates Western exploration and values from the colonial era, reinforcing traditional Western narratives without critique.
There are no prominent characters with visible or invisible disabilities that significantly impact the plot or character development.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Fortune hunter Allan Quatermain teams up with a resourceful woman to help her find her missing husband lost in the wilds of 1900s Africa while being pursued by hostile tribes and a rival German explorer.

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