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The 13th Warrior (1999)
A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.
A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.
The film's central conflict revolves around survival against an unambiguous external threat, with the solution emphasizing traditional virtues like courage, duty, and loyalty, and an outsider adapting to a more rugged, traditional culture, subtly aligning with right-leaning themes.
The movie features visible diversity with a non-European lead character joining a group of Norse warriors, fostering themes of cultural understanding. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities without explicit critique.
Ahmad ibn Fadlan, a real historical figure, was an Arab diplomat. The film portrays him with Antonio Banderas, a Spanish actor, which constitutes a race swap for a historically documented character.
Islam is portrayed positively through the protagonist, Ahmad ibn Fadlan. His faith provides him with a moral compass, discipline, and resilience, and his practices are shown respectfully as he navigates a foreign culture.
The 13th Warrior does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on historical action and adventure, with no elements that depict or allude to queer identities or relationships, resulting in no net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film "The 13th Warrior" is a historical action film set in the 10th century, focusing on a Muslim diplomat joining a band of Norse warriors. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, leading to a rating of N/A for its portrayal.
The film primarily focuses on a group of male warriors fighting a primitive tribe. No female characters are depicted engaging in direct physical combat against male opponents and achieving victory through skill, strength, or martial arts.
The film adapts Michael Crichton's novel, which draws from historical accounts and the Beowulf epic. All major characters, including Ahmad ibn Fadlan and Buliwyf, maintain their established male gender from their source material.
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Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Antonio Banderas | Ahmed Ibh Fahdlan | Male | White | |
Diane Venora | Queen Weilew | Female | White | |
Dennis Storhøi | Herger (Joyous) | Male | White | |
Vladimir Kulich | Buliwyf | Male | White | |
Omar Sharif | Melchisidek | Male | White | |
Richard Bremmer | Skeld (Superstitious) | Male | White | |
Tony Curran | Weath (Musician) | Male | White | |
Clive Russell | Helfdane (Fat) | Male | White | |
John DeSantis | Ragnar (Dour) | Male | White | |
Erick Avari | Caravan Leader | Male | South Asian | |
Maria Bonnevie | Olga | Female | White | |
Alex Zahara | Norseman | Male | White | |
Mina E. Mina | The Caliph | Male | Unknown | |
Kristen Cloke | Wendol Mother (uncredited) | Female | White | |
Sven-Ole Thorsen | Would Be King | Male | White |
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