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The Book of Daniel

Name: The Book of Daniel
Director: Anna Zielinski
Released: 2013
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2013

Director

Anna Zielinski

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Book of Daniel is a historical drama centered on religious steadfastness and personal conviction. It follows a protagonist navigating the tension between survival and faith under King Nebuchadnezzar. The film adheres to a traditional biographical structure without challenging social hierarchies. It prioritizes a singular spiritual perspective over contemporary multi-layered viewpoints. While the story explores ethnic displacement, it lacks multifaceted demographic representation and does not challenge traditional institutions.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Book of Daniel have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story focuses solely on the protagonist's religious and political journey.

How does The Book of Daniel portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around traditional masculine roles such as captives and rulers. While the protagonist plays a significant role, the framework relies on historical patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Book of Daniel?

Fair

The film delves into themes of displacement and the tension between Judean and Babylonian identities. It examines the ability to act of various ethnic groups within a multi-ethnic empire.

How does The Book of Daniel represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative is deeply rooted in a singular religious morality and traditional faith. It emphasizes divine adherence over secular or critical views of religious institutions.

Does The Book of Daniel include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Explores themes of ethnic ability to act and displacement within a multi-ethnic empire.
Focuses on the individual's ability to act through the lens of faith.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
Relies heavily on traditional masculine roles and patriarchal power structures.
Does not include diverse perspectives on disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Taken into slavery after the fall of Jerusalem in 605 B.C., Daniel is forced to serve the most powerful king in the world, King Nebuchadnezzar. Faced with imminent death, Daniel proves himself a trusted Advisor and is placed among the king's wise men. Threatened by death at every turn Daniel never ceases to serve the king until he is forced to choose between serving the king or honoring God. With his life at stake, Daniel has nothing but his faith to stand between him and the lions' den.

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