When reporter Dan Geraldo (Alain Chabat) arrives in Palombia to hunt for a scoop, he never suspects that he is about to make an incredible discovery... With his resourceful local guide Pablito (Jamel Debbouze), D an has one surprise after another during a thrilling adventure that allows him to bring the world some spectacular news: the Marsupilami, a mythical and mischievous animal, really does exist! You too will believe in furry tails!
When reporter Dan Geraldo (Alain Chabat) arrives in Palombia to hunt for a scoop, he never suspects that he is about to make an incredible discovery... With his resourceful local guide Pablito (Jamel Debbouze), D an has one surprise after another during a thrilling adventure that allows him to bring the world some spectacular news: the Marsupilami, a mythical and mischievous animal, really does exist! You too will believe in furry tails!
The film's central subject matter is a comedic adventure focused on protecting a mythical creature from generic villains. Its themes of environmental protection and critique of corruption are presented in a universally appealing, apolitical manner, without advocating for specific ideological solutions.
The movie includes visible diversity in its cast, particularly with a non-white actor in a prominent supporting role, but does not feature explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, with DEI themes not being central to the plot.
The film "HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami" does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, leading to an N/A rating for its depiction of LGBTQ+ elements.
The film is a comedy-adventure featuring various action sequences, including chases and slapstick. However, no significant female character is depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents through skill or strength.
The film adapts characters from the Marsupilami comic series. The titular Marsupilami retains its established gender. The human protagonists and other significant characters are either new creations for the film or maintain the gender of their comic counterparts, thus no gender swaps occur.
The film introduces new main characters like Dan Geraldo and Pablito, who do not have established racial baselines from prior canon. There are no instances of existing characters, canonically established as one race, being portrayed as a different race.
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