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Time of the Apes

Name: Time of the Apes
Director: Kiyozumi Fukazawa, Atsuo Okunaka
Released: 1987
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1987

TV-G

Director

Kiyozumi Fukazawa, Atsuo Okunaka

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Time of the Apes stands out by focusing its survival narrative on a female scientist, challenging the usual male-dominated sci-fi clichés. However, the film's diversity is limited, with no visible representation of multi-layered identities. While the story critiques human civilization, there is no specific mention of racial, ethnic, or disability-related diversity. Ultimately, the film excels in giving a strong female lead but falls short in providing a broader range of diverse characters.

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Category Breakdown

Does Time of the Apes have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+ or show non-straight relationships. There is no mention of queer identities in the story.

How does Time of the Apes portray gender?

Good

A female scientist is the main character who leads and survives. This challenges typical sci-fi stories by putting a woman in charge and in a survival role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Time of the Apes?

Minimal

As a Japanese production, the film does not provide details about the racial makeup of the cast or characters. There is no information about the ethnicity of the actors or characters.

How does Time of the Apes represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story critiques the permanence of human institutions by showing a world dominated by apes. This suggests a breakdown of traditional societal structures and progress.

Does Time of the Apes include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any physical, sensory, or neurodivergent traits among the main characters or the apes.

Present on Screen

The central female scientist showcases intellectual leadership and ability to act in a high-stakes situation.
The narrative structure challenges traditional survivalist clichés by emphasizing a female protagonist's intellect.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
There is no focus on racial, ethnic, or disability-related diversity in the character descriptions.

Official Synopsis

A female scientist and two children are accidentally transported into a future dominated by primates.

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