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Maciste In King Solomon's Mines

Name: Maciste In King Solomon's Mines
Director: Piero Regnoli
Released: 1964
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

1964

Director

Piero Regnoli

Runtime

92 minutes

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This adventure film is a product of its 1960s cinematic context, adhering to the established conventions of the Peplum genre. The narrative structure prioritizes a singular, heroic Western perspective and reinforces traditional hierarchies of power. The film operates as a standard commercial piece that avoids challenging social norms. It relies on archetypes that emphasize physical dominance and colonial-era clichés of exploration and conquest.

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Category Breakdown

Does Maciste In King Solomon's Mines have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or situations involving non-straight relationships. The interpersonal dynamics focus solely on traditional romantic interests and hyper-masculine archetypes.

How does Maciste In King Solomon's Mines portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles are strictly traditional, with Maciste serving as the dominant leader, while women are relegated to passive roles or the 'damsel in distress' scenario.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Maciste In King Solomon's Mines?

Limited

African tribal groups appear through a 1960s pulp adventure lens. These characters often serve as environmental obstacles rather than having nuanced ethnic roles.

How does Maciste In King Solomon's Mines represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The narrative celebrates colonial-era drives for discovery and conquest. It lacks moral relativism, instead favoring a binary framework of heroic explorers versus antagonistic forces.

Does Maciste In King Solomon's Mines include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are central to the story. The plot relies entirely on physical prowess and athletic capability.

Present on Screen

The film features a diverse cast of ethnic identities and various African tribal groups within its setting.

Limited or Absent

The film relies heavily on the 'damsel in distress' cliché, limiting female characters to passive roles.
Portrayals of ethnic groups are functional to the setting rather than being character-driven.
The narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.
The story reinforces colonial-era perspectives and lacks nuanced cultural or moral relativism.

Official Synopsis

Maciste is captured and forced to work as a slave in an African mine.

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