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Alkhallat+

Alkhallat+

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2022

TV-14

Director

Fahad Alammari

Runtime

116 minutes

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Alkhallat+ is an anthology of four comedic tales centered on deception and human error. The film prioritizes situational irony and localized social conflict over broader social critiques or identity politics. While it provides a valuable non-Western perspective, it lacks multi-layered complexity. The narrative structure focuses on character-driven secrets rather than the intentional subversion of traditional social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film functions as a study of human fallibility, focusing on the comedic tension of its specific vignettes without apparent social activism.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alkhallat+ have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. There are no depictions of non-straight relationships or identities.

How does Alkhallat+ portray gender?

Fair

The stories take place in traditional settings such as weddings. There is no evidence of women playing a significant role in driving the story or challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alkhallat+?

Fair

The production offers a non-Western perspective that challenges Anglo-centric norms in cinema. However, specific casting details are unavailable to confirm diverse representation.

How does Alkhallat+ represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores moral ambiguity through themes of deception and secrets. This approach provides a nuanced view of morality rather than a strictly traditional framework.

Does Alkhallat+ include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not use disability as a plot device or for inspiration.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a non-Western perspective that challenges the Anglo-centric dominance of global cinema.
  • Uses an anthology format to explore nuanced, subjective views of morality and human error.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks documented evidence of multi-layered complexity or the representation of diverse identities.
  • Does not demonstrate the intentional subversion of traditional gender or social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

He who has a trick in their bag, they shall use it. An anthology of social deception and trickery in four unlikely places.

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