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Maktub

Name: Maktub
Director: Oded Raz
Released: 2017
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2017

PG-13

Director

Oded Raz

Runtime

100 minutes

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Maktub follows a traditional redemption storyline focused on two male criminals seeking spiritual transformation. While the Jerusalem setting offers a rich tapestry of ethnic and religious diversity, the narrative structure adheres to conventional storytelling methods. The film does not challenge established social hierarchies or explore progressive identity issues. Its reliance on the geographic context for cultural depth limits its exploration of multi-layered themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Maktub have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or representations of non-cisgender identities. The story focuses solely on the spiritual journeys of two male protagonists.

How does Maktub portray gender?

Fair

The main roles are played by two male characters, Steve and Chuma, who have significant influence over the plot. Female characters do not play a prominent role in driving the story or challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Maktub?

Fair

The film is set in Jerusalem, which naturally includes a diverse mix of ethnicities due to the city's history. Characters interact within a complex web of religious and cultural identities.

How does Maktub represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story revolves around religious traditions and the practice of making wishes at the Wailing Wall. However, it does not address secular or anti-Western critiques.

Does Maktub include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no information available to assess how disabilities are portrayed in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The Jerusalem setting naturally incorporates a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
The narrative explores deep religious traditions and sacred sites such as the Wailing Wall.

Limited or Absent

The plot centers almost entirely on male protagonists, with limited ability to act for female characters.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
The film lacks a critical examination of traditional social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Steve & Chuma , two criminals are the sole survivors of a terrorist attack at a restaurant in Jerusalem. They decide to change their ways and become flesh and blood angels. They go on a journey of wish fulfilment for people who write requests on paper and put between the sacred stones of the Wailing Wall.

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