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Cigars of the Pharaoh

Name: Cigars of the Pharaoh
Director: Stéphane Bernasconi
Released: 1991
Duration: 44 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

1991

TV-G

Director

Stéphane Bernasconi

Runtime

44 minutes

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This adaptation of the Tintin franchise follows established adventure clichés and linear heroism. It prioritizes a classic mystery-solving framework centered on individual action and historical discovery. The film utilizes a diverse geographical setting, but the narrative structure remains rooted in traditional Western perspectives. The Egyptian backdrop functions more as an aesthetic canvas than a space for storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. Ultimately, the production adheres to the genre conventions of its era. It focuses on the pursuit of artifacts and traditional heroism rather than challenging social hierarchies or exploring complex identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cigars of the Pharaoh have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a standard framework typical of early 90s family animation, focusing on straight relationships. There are no characters with non-binary gender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Cigars of the Pharaoh portray gender?

Fair

Tintin embodies a traditional heroic role. Female characters often support the plot or act as catalysts, reinforcing the idea that men lead and are competent.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cigars of the Pharaoh?

Fair

The Egyptian setting introduces non-Western aesthetics and characters. However, these elements often serve as exoticized backdrops for the Western protagonist's journey rather than driving the narrative.

How does Cigars of the Pharaoh represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes a classic Western adventure structure focused on archaeology. It reinforces traditional Western values of curiosity and exploration rather than offering alternative cultural perspectives.

Does Cigars of the Pharaoh include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of visible or invisible disabilities. Characters with disabilities are not used as plot devices in this adaptation.

Present on Screen

The Egyptian setting provides a visually diverse canvas and introduces non-Western aesthetics to the animation.
The film maintains a faithful adherence to the classic adventure and mystery-solving structures of the original literature.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on exoticized backdrops rather than giving significant roles to non-Western characters.
The story reinforces traditional masculine leadership and lacks representation of diverse gender identities or disabilities.
The perspective remains centered on Western values of archaeology and discovery rather than local cultural ability to act.

Official Synopsis

While on vacation in Egypt, Tintin encounters an eccentric archaeologist who believes to have found the whereabouts of Pharaoh Kih-Oskh's tomb. There Tintin finds a cigar marked with a strange emblem.

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