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The Bible

Name: The Bible
Director: Marcel Carné
Released: 1977
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1977

Director

Marcel Carné

Runtime

80 minutes

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Marcel Carné’s film preserves classical Western religious traditions through the use of Monreale mosaics. It focuses on theological fidelity and historical hierarchy rather than contemporary social changes. The documentary-style approach closely follows ancient source texts, reinforcing established religious structures and patriarchal leadership without challenging them. While the film includes diverse ethnic casting to provide historical context, it does not aim to disrupt conventional clichés or offer modern characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Bible have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. Its narrative stays within traditional, straight-centered frameworks.

How does The Bible portray gender?

Limited

Women are central figures, appearing as matriarchs and prophets, but their influence is defined by divine will. The film upholds traditional family roles and patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Bible?

Fair

The film casts actors from various ethnic backgrounds to reflect the ethnic realities of the Levant, Egypt, and Rome. However, it does not use modern multi-layered casting techniques.

How does The Bible represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film celebrates Christian and Judaic morality, emphasizing sacred scriptures and religious institutions over secular perspectives.

Does The Bible include disability representation?

Limited

Characters with disabilities are primarily used to showcase divine miracles. They lack independent ability to act and are mostly passive recipients of divine grace.

Present on Screen

Reflects the ethnic realities of the Levant, Egypt, and Rome through varied casting.
Provides historical texture through the depiction of Hebrews, Egyptians, and Romans.

Limited or Absent

Does not include non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.
Reinforces traditional patriarchal hierarchies and gender roles.
Uses disability primarily as a tool for demonstrating divine miracles rather than character's ability to drive the story.
Prioritizes singular religious morality over secular or diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

The Basilica of Monreale, near Palermo in Sicily acts as subject and springboard of Carné's final film; Its hundreds of gorgeous and intricate tiled mosaics vividly depict scenes from the Bible. Kinetic camerawork and dramatic narration of each scene compliment these stunning pieces in order to retell the Holy Book's age-old Story.

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