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Rivals

Name: Rivals
Director: Jacques Maillot
Released: 2008
Duration: 106 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2008

Director

Jacques Maillot

Runtime

106 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Rivals operates mainly as a period crime drama. Its primary contribution to diversity comes from its setting in 19th-century Africa, which moves the focus away from Western historical norms. However, the film lacks complexity in reflecting multiple aspects of identity. The narrative centers on masculine conflicts and traditional genre formulas rather than challenging social norms. While the African setting offers a unique backdrop, the characters and their dynamics remain rooted in conventional crime and authority archetypes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Rivals have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story follows a traditional framework that assumes everyone is straight.

How does Rivals portray gender?

Fair

The plot revolves around a rivalry between a pimp and a cop, emphasizing masculine roles and male-centric power structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Rivals?

Good

Set in 19th-century Africa, the film shifts the focus away from Western perspectives. This setting breaks the usual Anglo-Saxon dominance in period action dramas.

How does Rivals represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story delves into criminality and law enforcement through family ties. It leans on traditional genre clichés rather than critiquing institutions explicitly.

Does Rivals include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned. There is also no information about neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

The 19th-century African setting breaks typical Western-centric historical narratives.
The film shifts the cinematic lens away from conventional Anglo-Saxon dominance.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies heavily on masculine-coded archetypes and male-centric conflict.
There is a lack of multi-layered complexity or social subversion.
The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The story of two rival brothers, one a pimp and the other a cop, and how the former manages to be the family favourite.

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