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Ancient Gods of Egypt

Name: Ancient Gods of Egypt
Director: Philip Gardiner
Released: 2017
Duration: 65 min

Representation Score

5.2/10

Fair

2017

TV-14

Director

Philip Gardiner

Runtime

65 minutes

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Ancient Gods of Egypt shifts the historical focus away from Western-centric narratives. By concentrating on North African antiquity and the original mythologies, it provides a fresh perspective on non-Western power structures. However, the documentary adheres to traditional mythological structures. It lacks contemporary identity-driven subversion, especially regarding gender roles and LGBTQ+ representation. Ultimately, the film serves as an educational exploration of non-Western histories, even if it does not actively deconstruct modern social hierarchies through identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ancient Gods of Egypt have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary focuses on mythological figures like Osiris and Anubis. There is no indication of non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships within the historical context.

How does Ancient Gods of Egypt portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a traditionally male-dominated pantheon of gods. It does not provide specific details about the roles of female deities or challenge patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ancient Gods of Egypt?

Good

By focusing on Ancient Egyptian civilization, the film highlights non-Western cultural foundations. It offers diverse representation by moving away from Anglo-Saxon history.

How does Ancient Gods of Egypt represent religion and culture?

Good

The work challenges Western-centric narratives by exploring North African antiquity. It focuses on ancient spirituality rather than modern Western institutions.

Does Ancient Gods of Egypt include disability representation?

Minimal

The provided material contains no mention of characters or historical figures with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Highlights non-Western historical and mythological frameworks.
Challenges Western-centric dominance by focusing on North African antiquity.
Offers a platform for diverse cultural representation through its subject matter.

Limited or Absent

Lacks contemporary LGBTQ+ representation or identity-driven subversion.
Maintains traditional, male-dominated mythological structures without challenging gender hierarchies.
Does not address disability representation within the historical context.

Official Synopsis

"Gods of Egypt" was a huge box office success but the true Gods were more ancient and mysterious than fiction. Powerful and deadly, all knowing, and all seeing, they were the original Masters of the Universe. They originated many thousands of years ago in a land far away from Egypt. From the Gods of the underworld, Osiris and Anubis; to the Gods of light such as Amun-Ra and Horus; the lives and actions of the Gods of Ancient Egypt explain our very existence and our place in the universe. Prepare to experience the Real Gods of Egypt and the original Game of Thrones

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