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The Desert Divers (1952)
The Desert Divers (1952)
Overview
Les Plongeurs Du Désert, directed by Tahar Hannache in 1952, is considered the first entirely Algerian fiction film. It tells the story of the inhabitants of an oasis whose well has dried up. The village elder, Sheikh Messaoud, calls upon the renowned desert divers, artisans specializing in clearing sand- and silt-filled wells, to restore access to the vital water for the community. After their intervention, the water begins to flow again, bringing relief to the oasis and its inhabitants. The film depicts the contrast between the traditional techniques of the divers, embodied by Sheikh Ali and his son Mansour, and the arrival of modernity, represented by the machine that ultimately replaces their craft. This story symbolizes the marginalization of local knowledge in the face of technological progress and the social injustice of the colonial era.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
10.0
Overview
Les Plongeurs Du Désert, directed by Tahar Hannache in 1952, is considered the first entirely Algerian fiction film. It tells the story of the inhabitants of an oasis whose well has dried up. The village elder, Sheikh Messaoud, calls upon the renowned desert divers, artisans specializing in clearing sand- and silt-filled wells, to restore access to the vital water for the community. After their intervention, the water begins to flow again, bringing relief to the oasis and its inhabitants. The film depicts the contrast between the traditional techniques of the divers, embodied by Sheikh Ali and his son Mansour, and the arrival of modernity, represented by the machine that ultimately replaces their craft. This story symbolizes the marginalization of local knowledge in the face of technological progress and the social injustice of the colonial era.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is an observational documentary that explores the landscapes, culture, and traditional life of Portugal, focusing on aesthetic presentation rather than presenting a specific political problem or advocating for an ideological solution.
Based on the title and typical characteristics of a mid-20th-century documentary about a country, the film is presumed to feature visible diversity through its depiction of the local population, without evidence of intentional DEI-driven casting. The narrative is expected to maintain a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, consistent with an observational travelogue.
Secondary
As a documentary exploring Portuguese culture and landscape, the film depicts Christianity (Catholicism) as an integral and respected part of the nation's identity, history, and daily life, showcasing its architectural grandeur and traditional practices with an observational and appreciative tone.
Based on the provided information, the film 'Portugal, unbekkantes Land am Meer' does not contain identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, an evaluation of its portrayal of queer identity is not applicable.
No information regarding transsexual characters or themes was provided for this film. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of such elements cannot be made, and it is categorized as N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This 1952 film is a documentary about Portugal. It does not feature fictional characters or adaptations of historical figures whose gender could be altered from established source material or history.
This 1952 film is a documentary/travelogue about Portugal. It does not feature narrative characters with pre-established racial identities from source material or history that could be subject to a race swap.
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