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Matusalem

Name: Matusalem
Director: Roger Cantin
Released: 1993
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1993

Director

Roger Cantin

Runtime

105 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Matusalem is a traditional family adventure film that heavily relies on established genre conventions. The plot follows a classic hero’s journey involving childhood danger, supernatural aid, and a rescue mission. While the film incorporates fantasy elements through time travel and ghosts, it doesn’t make intentional efforts to challenge social hierarchies. The focus remains on a conventional plot rather than diverse identity narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Matusalem have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The movie doesn't include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-traditional gender identities. The main plot revolves around a child and a ghost in a typical adventure setting.

How does Matusalem portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on male characters, such as the protagonist Olivier and the antagonist Captain Monbars. There is no indication of female leadership or challenges to traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Matusalem?

Limited

The film doesn't provide specific information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the village or pirate crew. It seems to follow traditional Western adventure themes.

How does Matusalem represent religion and culture?

Fair

The movie uses supernatural elements like ghosts and time portals to create a mythological framework. However, it leans on standard pirate stereotypes without deeper cultural critique.

Does Matusalem include disability representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The story doesn't use neurodivergence or physical impairments as part of its narrative.

Present on Screen

Uses ghosts and supernatural elements to create a mythological framework.
Engages with fantasy themes like time and space travel to go beyond strict religious dogma.

Limited or Absent

Doesn't show strong female leadership or challenge traditional gender roles.
Doesn't provide specific evidence of racial or ethnic diversity among the characters.
Doesn't include characters with disabilities or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Fleeing from some other children who want to beat him, Olivier meets the ghost of a Pirate who every hundred years tries to find a parchment. Olivier agrees to help him. But in doing so he is captured by a bunch of pirates. The other children of the village discover a door thru time and space in an old haunted house and decide to rescue Olivier from Captain Monbars' pirates.

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