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Tarok

Name: Tarok
Director: Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis
Released: 2013
Duration: 135 min

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

2013

Director

Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis

Runtime

135 minutes

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Tarok functions as a traditionalist biographical drama that prioritizes national myth-making and familial legacy. The story structure reinforces conventional narratives of achievement and patriotism rather than challenging them. The film serves as a celebratory piece of cultural heritage. While it provides a cohesive national narrative centered on the legendary racehorse, it offers minimal engagement with diverse identities or disruptions of social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film's focus on a singular, exceptional achievement reinforces established national identity and meritocratic pursuits.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tarok have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a family saga and achievements related to horses. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Tarok portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on a family unit that traditionally emphasizes patriarchal lineage and ownership. While women are present, the film does not appear to challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tarok?

Limited

The story is framed as a celebration of Danish national pride. This suggests a narrative centered on a homogeneous cultural identity reflecting a specific national context.

How does Tarok represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film aligns with traditional Western values, emphasizing patriotism and national achievement. It lacks critiques of institutions, instead focusing on the celebration of national heritage.

Does Tarok include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

Provides a cohesive and celebratory national narrative regarding Danish heritage.
Offers a focused look at familial legacy and the pursuit of greatness.

Limited or Absent

Lacks engagement with diverse identities or non-traditional gender representations.
Does not challenge traditional social hierarchies or patriarchal structures.
Provides minimal representation of racial or ethnic diversity beyond a homogeneous national identity.

Official Synopsis

A family saga spanning three decades based on the mythology of the most famous race horse Denmark has ever seen. A horse which did the impossible and put Denmark on the world map through its many great victories. The film is first and foremost about the family who owned Tarok and believed in its greatness - and who, against all odds, gave Denmark hope and courage to dream.

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