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King of Peking

Name: King of Peking
Director: Sam Voutas
Released: 2017
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

7.3/10

Good

2017

Director

Sam Voutas

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

King of Peking offers a culturally specific view of 1990s Beijing through its exploration of the pirate movie industry. By focusing on a domestic Chinese narrative, the film moves away from Western-dominated storytelling models. However, the film’s scope seems limited to male-driven dynamics and traditional patriarchal structures. While the setting adds cultural value, the film lacks representation of diverse gender identities or disability inclusion.

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Category Breakdown

Does King of Peking have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a father-son relationship in the 1990s Beijing film market. It does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does King of Peking portray gender?

Fair

The plot is driven by male characters, particularly a former projectionist and his son. The film does not show female characters with significant roles or influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is King of Peking?

Good

Set in Beijing, the film features a Chinese cast and cultural context. This provides a non-Western perspective that challenges traditional Anglo-centric storytelling.

How does King of Peking represent religion and culture?

Good

The film examines the 'pirate movie' industry and informal capitalism. This focus may suggest a critique of formal economic systems and official institutions.

Does King of Peking include disability representation?

Fair

There is no information available about the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a non-Western perspective by centering a domestic Chinese narrative.
Explores unique historical themes related to informal capitalism and the 1990s Beijing gray market.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of female characters with significant influence.
Does not include any evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
Does not provide information about the inclusion of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When home entertainment enters the market in 90s Beijing, a former projectionist ropes his young son into starting their own pirate movie company, but easy money comes with its own price tag.

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