Cleopatra
1917
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Representation score: 1.8 out of 10
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Cleopatra
Representation Score
2.7/10
Limited
1912
NRDirector
Charles L. Gaskill
Runtime
88 minutes
Average Rating
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Cleopatra (1912) is a historical drama that prioritizes established mythologies over social subversion. The film centers on a traditional romantic tragedy, limiting character dynamics to heterosexual and patriarchal structures. While Cleopatra is a high-status female leader, her power is tied to her relationship with Marc Antony, reflecting the era's patriarchal norms. The production likely favors Westernized aesthetics for its Egyptian setting, lacking authentic ethnic representation.
Category Breakdown
Does Cleopatra have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on a traditional romantic relationship between Cleopatra and Marc Antony, without exploring non-straight identities.
How does Cleopatra portray gender?
Cleopatra is portrayed as a powerful monarch, but her influence is closely tied to her relationship with Marc Antony, reflecting the era's patriarchal structures.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Cleopatra?
The Egyptian setting likely reflects Eurocentric aesthetics, possibly using whitewashing or casting white actors in non-Western roles.
How does Cleopatra represent religion and culture?
The film emphasizes traditional Western interpretations of history, focusing on mythological figures and 'Great Person' legends without challenging broader power structures.
Does Cleopatra include disability representation?
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.
Present on Screen
- Features a central female monarch in a position of high status and power.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks authentic ethnic representation, likely favoring Eurocentric casting for Egyptian roles.
- Female influence is limited by a narrative focus on romantic tragedy and patriarchal structures.
- Does not include representation for LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.
Official Synopsis
The fabled queen of Egypt's affair with Roman general Marc Antony is ultimately disastrous for both of them.
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