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Ramdam

Name: Ramdam
Director: Zangro
Released: 2020

Representation Score

4.9/10

Fair

2020

Director

Zangro

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Ramdam serves as a regional comedy-drama that focuses on local social dynamics. The cast, which includes actors like Lyes Salem and Adama Bathily, highlights a narrative centered on non-Western perspectives rather than Western norms. While the film avoids Western-centric casting, it doesn’t offer clear evidence of intentionally challenging social hierarchies. The presence of female performers is noted, but their roles within the gender hierarchy remain undefined. Overall, the film provides a basic level of regional inclusion. However, without deeper insights into character roles or overlapping identities, the representation remains neutral.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ramdam have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't provide any clear information about non-straight or non-cisgender identities. It stays neutral on the issue of assuming everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Ramdam portray gender?

Fair

The film includes actresses like Farida Ouchani and Adama Bathily. However, it’s not clear how the story addresses gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ramdam?

Fair

The cast includes actors with North African and West African backgrounds. This indicates a focus on non-Western perspectives.

How does Ramdam represent religion and culture?

Fair

The local setting hints at a critique of regional social issues. However, there’s no clear indication of engagement with anti-capitalist or anti-Western ideas.

Does Ramdam include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available about the portrayal of characters with disabilities, either physical or cognitive.

Present on Screen

The cast includes a variety of performers with North African and West African heritage.
The production steers clear of Western-centric casting by emphasizing regional perspectives.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks clear evidence regarding the representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
The narrative doesn’t provide any information about characters with disabilities.
The extent to which diverse characters have real influence remains unverified.

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