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Dune (2021)
Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive.
Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive.
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values, primarily through its central critique of colonialism, resource exploitation, and the struggle of an indigenous population against an oppressive imperial system.
The movie incorporates significant diversity through explicit racial and gender recasting of several key roles that were traditionally white or male in the source material. While the narrative touches on themes of colonialism and power dynamics, it does not explicitly frame traditional identities as negative, focusing instead on a hero's journey within a complex political and environmental landscape.
The character Liet-Kynes, who is canonically male in Frank Herbert's original novel, is portrayed as female in the 2021 film adaptation.
The film features several characters, including Dr. Liet-Kynes, Duncan Idaho, and Thufir Hawat, who were canonically or widely established as white in the source novel and previous adaptations, but are portrayed by actors of different races.
The film portrays the Fremen's faith, which draws heavily from Islamic and Sufi traditions, as a profound source of strength, cultural identity, and resilience. While the Bene Gesserit manipulate this faith, the narrative frames it sympathetically, highlighting its power and the dignity of its adherents.
Dune (2021) does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative is centered on the Atreides family, the Fremen, and the political and ecological struggles on the planet Arrakis, without exploring queer identities or experiences.
The film 'Dune' (2021) does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the struggle for control over Arrakis and Paul Atreides's destiny, without engaging with transgender identities or experiences, thus resulting in no depiction.
The film features Lady Jessica, a Bene Gesserit, who uses her mental abilities (the Voice) to subdue male opponents. While she engages in knife combat, it is against a female adversary. No female character is depicted defeating one or more male opponents through direct physical combat skills like hand-to-hand or melee weapons.
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Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Timothée Chalamet | Acting | Male | White | |
Jason Momoa | Acting | Male | White, Native American | |
Zendaya | Acting | Female | White, Black | |
Rebecca Ferguson | Acting | Female | White | |
Josh Brolin | Acting | Male | White | |
Dave Bautista | Acting | Male | Southeast Asian, Southeast Asian, White | |
Oscar Isaac | Acting | Male | Latino, White | |
Javier Bardem | Acting | Male | White | |
Stellan Skarsgård | Acting | Male | White | |
Charlotte Rampling | Acting | Female | White | |
David Dastmalchian | Acting | Male | White | |
Stephen McKinley Henderson | Acting | Male | Black | |
Chang Chen | Acting | Male | East Asian | |
Sharon Duncan-Brewster | Acting | Female | Black | |
Babs Olusanmokun | Acting | Male | Black |
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