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Mozambique

Name: Mozambique
Director: Robert Lynn
Released: 1964
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

1964

Not Rated

Director

Robert Lynn

Runtime

95 minutes

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Mozambique (1964) is a traditional mid-century action-drama that reinforces the social hierarchies of its time. The plot follows an American pilot helping Portuguese colonial police stop drug smugglers, prioritizing Western and colonial perspectives. The film lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity, focusing instead on combat and the enforcement of state authority. By centering ability to act within colonial power structures, the movie avoids any critical examination of the period's geopolitical realities. Ultimately, the production upholds the norms of the 1960s regarding gender, race, and colonial administration.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mozambique have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to the traditional norms of 1960s action cinema, with no visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge conventional views.

How does Mozambique portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on an American pilot and Portuguese colonial police, emphasizing masculine leadership and physical strength over female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mozambique?

Limited

The narrative revolves around Portuguese colonial police and an American protagonist, with ability to act remaining with colonial authorities, reflecting the era's emphasis on colonial administration as a stabilizing force.

How does Mozambique represent religion and culture?

Limited

The conflict focuses on enforcing law and order through colonial institutions, emphasizing the preservation of established hierarchies without critiquing them as systemic or oppressive.

Does Mozambique include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, genre-driven action narrative focused on crime prevention and law enforcement.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ individuals and characters with disabilities.
The narrative reinforces colonial power structures without offering diverse perspectives on the African setting.
Female characters are relegated to secondary or domestic roles within a heavily masculine framework.

Official Synopsis

An American pilot assists the Portuguese colonial police who are battling a gang of criminals involved in drug smuggling from Lisbon to Mozambique to Zanzibar.

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