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The Night Of Fatima's Arrest

Name: The Night Of Fatima's Arrest
Director: Henry Barakat
Released: 1984
Duration: 115 min

Representation Score

8.6/10

Excellent

1984

PG-13

Director

Henry Barakat

Runtime

115 minutes

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Henry Barakat’s drama centers on a female protagonist's struggle for autonomy against patriarchal and systemic oppression. The film's strength lies in its subversion of traditional gender roles and its critique of institutional power. While the film provides a sophisticated Middle Eastern perspective, it lacks explicit markers for LGBTQ+ representation or broad racial diversity. The narrative is primarily focused on the specific social and political dynamics of its regional context. Ultimately, the work uses mental health as a tool for social critique rather than a mere medical diagnosis, highlighting the fight for individual ability to act.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Night Of Fatima's Arrest have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly depict LGBTQ+ identities or dynamics that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story centers on the family conflict between Galal and Fatma.

How does The Night Of Fatima's Arrest portray gender?

Good

Fatma is a strong female character who challenges traditional gender hierarchies. She plays a significant role in driving the story by defying her brother's authority and gaining public attention.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Night Of Fatima's Arrest?

Fair

As an Egyptian production, the film offers a valuable non-Western perspective. It focuses on the social and political dynamics specific to the Middle East.

How does The Night Of Fatima's Arrest represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story critiques institutional corruption and the misuse of political power. It highlights how systemic labels can be used to delegitimize individuals and sideline their truths.

Does The Night Of Fatima's Arrest include disability representation?

Good

The film addresses mental health by focusing on individual ability to act rather than pathology. It critiques how accusations of insanity can be used to strip individuals of their rights.

Present on Screen

Strong female character who challenges traditional gender hierarchies.
Sophisticated critique of institutional corruption and misuse of political power.
Provides a meaningful non-Western perspective on social and political structures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit depiction of LGBTQ+ identities or relationship dynamics.
Focuses on a culturally homogeneous cast within its regional context.

Official Synopsis

Galal sends men from the mental hospital to Port Said to arrest his sister Fatma, using his political position, accusing her of insanity. Fatma escapes to the roof of the house and threatens to throw herself if someone approaches her, telling her story to the crowds around her.

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