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Alamet-i Kıyamet

Name: Alamet-i Kıyamet
Director: Doğa Can Anafarta
Released: 2016

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2016

Director

Doğa Can Anafarta

Runtime

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New Showbiz Analysis

Alamet-i Kıyamet uses horror elements to explore social and historical realities. By reinterpreting the events of 1999, the film aims to challenge conventional historical perspectives through psychological tension. However, the film lacks detailed information about multi-layered identities, particularly LGBTQ+ individuals and those with disabilities, limiting its scope. While the focus on a female protagonist and a specific cultural context provides a foundation, the lack of multi-ethnic casting or the subversion of gender roles prevents a higher diversity rating.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alamet-i Kıyamet have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities.

How does Alamet-i Kıyamet portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a female protagonist named Elif. It's not clear if the film challenges or upholds traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alamet-i Kıyamet?

Fair

The film focuses on a specific Turkish context and culture. There is no evidence of multi-ethnic casting or challenging ethnic stereotypes.

How does Alamet-i Kıyamet represent religion and culture?

Good

By presenting historical events from 1999 through a horror lens, the film questions the conventional nationalistic timeline, offering a more skeptical or nuanced view of societal stability.

Does Alamet-i Kıyamet include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions in this work.

Present on Screen

The film features a female protagonist, providing a central point of gendered ability to act.
The horror framing offers a unique way to disrupt and recontextualize established historical narratives.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender characters.
There is no visible inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The narrative lacks explicit evidence of multi-ethnic casting or diverse ethnic representation.

Official Synopsis

Alamet-i Kıyamet takes a different perspective on the events that took place in our country and around the world in 1999, approaching them from a horror genre angle. At the heart of the story is Büşra Çubukçuoğlu, who portrays the character Elif. When you meet Funda Ersin, Belgi Saygı, and other peculiar characters who portray Elif's neighbors in apartment 72, you will find yourself praying for your own neighbors.

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