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Zalava
Representation Score
6.2/10
Good
2021
Director
Arsalan Amiri
Runtime
94 minutes
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Zalava stands out by presenting a specific socio-political and spiritual landscape of 1978 Iran, rather than a Western perspective. By focusing on an Iranian village, the film delves into the unique communal paranoia and the interaction between institutional power and traditional beliefs. However, the narrative remains predominantly centered around male figures, with limited detail on female characters or LGBTQ+ representation.
Category Breakdown
Does Zalava have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not explicitly include non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters or LGBTQ+ identities.
How does Zalava portray gender?
The story focuses on a male police sergeant and an exorcist, with limited detail on female characters or their roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Zalava?
The film highlights a non-Western Iranian village, offering ethnic specificity and ability to act to a Middle Eastern community.
How does Zalava represent religion and culture?
The film explores local spiritual beliefs and the tension between traditional faith and institutional authority.
Does Zalava include disability representation?
There is no documented portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.
Present on Screen
- Highlights a strong Iranian setting with ethnic specificity.
- Explores non-Western spiritual and cultural frameworks effectively.
- Centers a Middle Eastern historical context, challenging Western storytelling norms.
Limited or Absent
- Limited visibility of female characters and their roles.
- No explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
- No documented portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Official Synopsis
In 1978, the inhabitants of Zalava, a small village in Iran, claim that there is a demon among them. While investigating the strange case, Massoud, a young police sergeant, crosses paths with an exorcist.
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