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The Little Ark

Name: The Little Ark
Director: James B. Clark
Released: 1972
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

0.7/10

Minimal

1972

Director

James B. Clark

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Little Ark is a period-specific family drama that emphasizes traditional storytelling. It centers on a restorative narrative where a natural disaster tests a standard nuclear family unit. The film does not aim to challenge social norms. Instead, it reinforces the conventional social and cultural norms of the early 1970s through its focus on family reunification and community support. Given its homogeneous Dutch setting, the film lacks racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ diversity, presenting a narrow survival drama.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Little Ark have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It follows the typical family structures of 1970s cinema.

How does The Little Ark portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a traditional nuclear family. Although children play a key role, the plot emphasizes restoring parental authority and maintaining domestic stability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Little Ark?

Limited

Set in a specific Dutch context, the film features a homogeneous cast without any representation of diverse ethnicities or multi-layered casting.

How does The Little Ark represent religion and culture?

Limited

The movie highlights traditional social bonds and family unity. It upholds Western values of community and the nuclear family during a crisis.

Does The Little Ark include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film. It does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

Offers a clear, focused narrative centered on family resilience and community support during a crisis.

Limited or Absent

Fails to include racial and ethnic diversity, focusing on a homogeneous European setting.
Does not feature LGBTQ+ representation or challenge traditional gender roles.
Provides no representation for characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

This heart-rending family-oriented drama chronicles the adventure of two Dutch children who temporarily lose their father and mother during the great flood of 1953. Fortunately, they and their animals are taken in by a salty old boatman who helps them reunite with their father.

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