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Sattar

Name: Sattar
Director: Abdullah Al-Arak
Released: 2022
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2022

Director

Abdullah Al-Arak

Runtime

100 minutes

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Sattar follows a conventional hero's journey focused on a male athlete's quest for success. While the inclusion of a Pakistani coach introduces some ethnic diversity, the film adheres closely to traditional genre conventions. This results in a story that feels standard for its genre, with limited representation for underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does Sattar have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. The main storyline revolves around a male athlete’s journey in sports.

How does Sattar portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male protagonist pursuing professional success. There are no female characters who challenge traditional gender roles or take significant control over their own lives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Sattar?

Fair

The inclusion of a Pakistani coach adds ethnic diversity and cross-cultural interactions within the wrestling context. However, the overall cast remains predominantly composed of individuals from similar backgrounds.

How does Sattar represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film follows a typical inspirational arc found in regional comedy-action genres. It emphasizes personal achievement without delving into broader cultural or systemic issues.

Does Sattar include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not address any neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions in its characters or plot.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of a Pakistani coach adds meaningful ethnic diversity and cross-cultural dynamics to the wrestling setting.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks female characters who challenge traditional gender roles or play a significant role in driving the story.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities.
The film does not include any characters with neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions.

Official Synopsis

Failing in both his professional and personal lives, Saad decides to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a freestyle wrestler. The dream soon turns into a nightmare when he posts a clip of his auditions and the beating he takes. He meets a famous wrestling manager and a Pakistani coach who help him reenter the wrestling world.

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