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Revenge

Name: Revenge
Director: Edwin Carewe
Released: 1928
Duration: 70 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1928

Passed

Director

Edwin Carewe

Runtime

70 minutes

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Revenge (1928) stands out as a silent era drama that highlights Romani customs and features an African American director, Edwin Carewe, in a prominent role. However, the film is constrained by the social norms of its time. It lacks LGBTQ+ representation and does not include characters with disabilities. While the female protagonist exhibits initiative, her motivations are rooted in traditional notions of honor. Overall, the film offers a moderate level of inclusion, blending ethnic specificity with the conventional social frameworks of the 1920s.

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Category Breakdown

Does Revenge have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender traits. It follows the traditional romantic and social structures of the late 1920s.

How does Revenge portray gender?

Fair

Rascha drives the plot through her quest for revenge after a personal violation. Although she shows initiative, her motivations are tied to traditional ideas of honor and disgrace.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Revenge?

Fair

The story centers around a Romani community and its unique social codes. Additionally, the film is directed by Edwin Carewe, an important African American filmmaker.

How does Revenge represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores the interpersonal dynamics of honor and vengeance within a non-Western social structure. It focuses on personal justice without critiquing broader societal issues.

Does Revenge include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this production.

Present on Screen

Highlights a Romani community as the central cultural setting.
Directed by Edwin Carewe, an important African American filmmaker.
The female protagonist drives the central conflict with ability to act.

Limited or Absent

Lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
Gender ability to act is limited by traditional patriarchal frameworks of honor.
No visible or invisible disability representation is present.

Official Synopsis

Rascha, the wild daughter of Costa, the Gypsy bear tamer, swears revenge on Jorga, her father's enemy, when he cuts off her braids (a sign of disgrace among the Gypsies).

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