
Ali Baba
2018

Representation Score
Minimal
2017
Director
Sherif Ismail
Runtime
110 minutes
Average Rating
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The film follows a classic hero's journey archetype centered on physical competition and romantic conquest. It adheres to traditional comedic clichés rather than challenging established social or gendered power dynamics. While rooted in a specific cultural setting, it reinforces conventional hierarchies. The narrative prioritizes a protagonist's struggle against a rival to win a tribal beauty contest, maintaining standard genre conventions. Ultimately, the work lacks intentionality regarding diverse character development.
Category Breakdown
The film centers on a traditional romance between a male protagonist and a female love interest. There is no representation of non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities, nor does it critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
The story relies on traditional gender roles where the male protagonist's role is defined by competition. The female lead primarily serves as a prize within a patriarchal tribal structure.
Reflecting its specific cultural and ethnic context, the film portrays a regional setting. The cast predominantly represents the local demographics.
The tribal setting highlights traditional social structures and localized hierarchies. The plot reinforces conventional ideas of strength and romantic conquest within a culturally specific framework.
There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The comedic framework does not address how neurodivergence or physical impairments are handled.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
The grandson of Antar Abassi enters a fierce battle with Asad Alrijal, and tries to beat him with all his strength in order to win the heart of the most beautiful girl in the tribe.

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