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Namibia: The Spirit of Wilderness

Name: Namibia: The Spirit of Wilderness
Director: Alexander Sass
Released: 2016
Duration: 53 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

2016

TV-G

Director

Alexander Sass

Runtime

53 minutes

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This documentary serves as a visual survey of the Namibian ecosystem, emphasizing ecological observation and landscape cinematography. The narrative centers on non-human subjects and environmental phenomena, avoiding human-centric storytelling. Since the film focuses on biological adaptations and the beauty of nature, it lacks the social elements needed to evaluate identity politics or interpersonal power dynamics. The absence of human characters means social hierarchies are not addressed. Ultimately, the low diversity score is due to genre-specific constraints. The film highlights environmental majesty, which precludes the inclusion of complex human social dynamics or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Namibia: The Spirit of Wilderness have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses solely on wildlife and natural landscapes. There are no human characters or interpersonal narratives to depict LGBTQ+ identities or sexual orientation.

How does Namibia: The Spirit of Wilderness portray gender?

Minimal

The film lacks human cast members or character arcs. There is no opportunity to explore traditional gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Namibia: The Spirit of Wilderness?

Limited

The film focuses on the natural world and does not engage with the racial ability to act or social dynamics of the Namibian people.

How does Namibia: The Spirit of Wilderness represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film focuses on the cycle of life and ecological survival, maintaining a neutral, secular, and observational tone without promoting specific religious or political ideologies.

Does Namibia: The Spirit of Wilderness include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no human subjects depicted. Consequently, there is no representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Maintains a neutral, secular, and observational tone focused on ecological survival.
Avoids the promotion of specific religious or political ideologies, focusing instead on natural history.

Limited or Absent

Lacks human-centric narratives to address social, racial, or gender-based identities.
Does not engage with the cultural or sociological complexities of the Namibian people.

Official Synopsis

With more than 300 days a year, the sun dominates this country so much that it’s even shining from their flag. It’s a barren land, sometimes it’s like it’s from another planet but still familiar. It is land of contrasts and colours with wide landscapes and fascinating deserts. Influenced by various cultures during colonization and now reborn from the shadows of Apartheid in 1990, Namibia gives a beautiful collage of culture, language, art, music and food. Everyone who loves an adventure should travel to Namibia, the precious corner of our world full of incredible natural wonders. The experience of endless landscapes and an unparalleled blaze of colour make Namibia unforgettable. NAMIBIA – THE SPIRIT OF WILDERNESS invites you on a trip whose fascination will never let you go: From the Namib Desert over the breath-taking Fish River Canyon to the spectacular Etosha National Park where you will see wild elephants, antelopes, giraffes, zebras and lions.

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