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Antar Al Mufaltar

Name: Antar Al Mufaltar
Director: Nader Al Hassawi
Released: 2019
Duration: 220 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2019

Director

Nader Al Hassawi

Runtime

220 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Antar Al Mufaltar is a social satire that primarily critiques systemic issues rather than identity-based representation. Its main impact lies in challenging the integrity of state institutions and bureaucratic power structures. The play provides a strong cultural critique and a localized perspective that avoids Western-centric views. However, it lacks characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, with no focus on LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities, and limited development of diverse gender roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does Antar Al Mufaltar have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The play does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories focused on non-straight relationships. The plot revolves around social and political conflicts rather than LGBTQ+ themes.

How does Antar Al Mufaltar portray gender?

Fair

Female actors such as Hind Al-Buloshi are part of the cast, but the story centers on a male character's struggles. The overall narrative likely adheres to traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Antar Al Mufaltar?

Fair

Reflecting the local population of Kuwait, the cast offers a culturally specific perspective that avoids Western dominance. It highlights the unique cultural landscape of the region.

How does Antar Al Mufaltar represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The work strongly critiques state institutions and administrative corruption. By portraying systemic dysfunction as a source of oppression, it challenges conventional narratives.

Does Antar Al Mufaltar include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the play. The storyline focuses on the struggle against bureaucratic corruption.

Present on Screen

Strong critique of systemic corruption and bureaucratic power hierarchies.
Offers a localized, non-Western-centric perspective through its Kuwaiti setting and cast.
Focuses on the individual's struggle against an oppressive system.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
Limited development of diverse gender roles or multi-layered female characters.
No visible inclusion of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The events of the Kuwaiti play (Antar Al-Muftlatra) takes place in a comedy mold about a defeated citizen finds himself victim of administrative corruption in one of the government bodies of the state.

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