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Shalom Pharao

Name: Shalom Pharao
Director: Curt Linda
Released: 1983
Duration: 79 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1983

Director

Curt Linda

Runtime

79 minutes

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Shalom Pharao stands out through its meta-fictional structure that disrupts traditional religious storytelling. By placing Pontius Pilate and his companions in the biblical era, the film introduces a layer of temporal displacement and contemporary commentary. While the narrative structure offers a sophisticated deconstruction of authoritative religious history, the film lacks explicit representation of diverse identities. It emphasizes a skeptical, multi-perspective dialogue over a conventional devotional approach. Overall, the work serves as a moderate cultural deconstruction. It challenges the rigidity of sacred timelines without offering a comprehensive overhaul of social or identity-based hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Shalom Pharao have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. The story focuses solely on the biblical tale of Joseph and his brothers.

How does Shalom Pharao portray gender?

Fair

Women such as Pilate's wife are part of the story, but it is unclear whether the film challenges or upholds traditional patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Shalom Pharao?

Fair

The setting is based in ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian contexts. There is no specific indication of whether the casting addresses modern racial norms.

How does Shalom Pharao represent religion and culture?

Good

The film deconstructs religious sanctity by introducing secular commentators into a sacred text, creating a skeptical, observational perspective rather than a purely devotional one.

Does Shalom Pharao include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information on the portrayal of physical disabilities or neurodivergent characters in this animated film.

Present on Screen

Uses a meta-fictional structure to disrupt traditional, linear religious storytelling.
Introduces multi-perspective dialogue through the intervention of secular characters.
Provides a skeptical, observational lens on historical religious texts.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender characters.
Provides no evidence of disability representation or neurodivergent characters.
Does not clearly demonstrate the subversion of traditional gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

The Old Testament story of Joseph, who is sold into slavery in Egypt by his brothers.

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