Heavenly Pursuits
1986
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The Hippopotamus
Representation Score
4.1/10
Fair
2017
Not RatedDirector
John Jencks
Runtime
86 minutes
Average Rating
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The film operates as a character-driven comedy emphasizing themes of belief and social standing. Its narrative structure focuses on the tension between skepticism and the miraculous rather than on demographic diversity. While the protagonist's professional decline offers a potential critique of traditional success, the film lacks specific, verifiable representation of diverse identities. The reliance on classic manor-house clichés suggests a conventional approach to casting and setting. Overall, the work emphasizes niche social dynamics and individual perception rather than broad demographic representation.
Category Breakdown
Does The Hippopotamus have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not provide clear examples of LGBTQ+ characters or their roles in the story. It focuses on a poet investigating miracles in a manor setting.
How does The Hippopotamus portray gender?
The story revolves around a male protagonist, Ted Wallace. While there is no explicit discussion of gender hierarchies, the protagonist's fall from grace might challenge traditional views of social authority.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Hippopotamus?
The setting and characters are predominantly Eurocentric, with no specific mention of a racially diverse cast or non-white majority.
How does The Hippopotamus represent religion and culture?
The plot explores spirituality through the lens of unexplained miracles. It contrasts a skeptical poet with the supernatural, highlighting the tension between secular and religious frameworks.
Does The Hippopotamus include disability representation?
There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not use disability as a central theme.
Present on Screen
- The central conflict provides a meaningful exploration of the tension between secular skepticism and spiritual miracles.
- The protagonist's disgraced status offers an opportunity to challenge traditional social and professional authority.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or their roles within the narrative.
- The setting and characters are predominantly Eurocentric, with no confirmed racial diversity.
- There is no evidence of disability representation or inclusion of characters with diverse physical or cognitive needs.
Official Synopsis
Disgraced poet Ted Wallace is summoned to his friend's country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles.
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