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Bimbisara

Name: Bimbisara
Director: Malladi Vassishta
Released: 2022
Duration: 146 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2022

Director

Malladi Vassishta

Runtime

146 minutes

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Bimbisara is an action-fantasy film that relies on a temporal displacement cliché. The story focuses on the tension between an ancient emperor and the modern world, emphasizing individual ability to act and traditional conflict. The narrative structure adheres to mainstream cinematic conventions, without challenging established social hierarchies or presenting characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The film offers a culturally specific South Asian context but maintains a focus on masculine archetypes of power and traditional storytelling patterns.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bimbisara have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships. The narrative focuses solely on a historical figure without addressing LGBTQ+ issues.

How does Bimbisara portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male emperor and a male antagonist, emphasizing masculine traits such as power and ruthlessness. It lacks specific female character arcs.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bimbisara?

Fair

The film features a South Asian cast, providing a culturally specific perspective within an Indian context. It explores the intersection of ancient Indian identity and modern norms.

How does Bimbisara represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative examines the clash between two eras through the eyes of an ancient ruler. However, the conflict centers on individual greed rather than broader critiques of religion or institutions.

Does Bimbisara include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the synopsis. The film does not provide any information on how disability is addressed or utilized.

Present on Screen

Provides a culturally specific South Asian perspective by exploring ancient Indian identity within a modern context.

Limited or Absent

Lacks characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or the disruption of traditional power dynamics.
Focuses heavily on masculine archetypes, limiting gender diversity in leadership roles.
Does not address LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.

Official Synopsis

Bimbisara is a ruthless emperor of Trigarthala in 500 BC. In unexpected circumstances, Bimbisara travels in time and reaches the current day not knowing that a power-thirsty doctor Subramanya Sastry and Kethu are already waiting for him to come. Bimbisara has to deal with modern day hustle and bustle.

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