Is Dune an example of a white saviour narrative – or a critique of it?

By Cherine Fahd, Associate Professor Visual Communication, University of Technology Sydney
Sara Oscar, Senior Lecturer, Visual Communication, School of Design, University of Technology Sydney

Science-fiction film as a genre allows us to encounter hypothetical worlds in which to understand our own.

These films often present utopian and dystopian worlds, exploring themes of nationalism and heroism. They often include a strong, white, male lead who heroically rescues the poor and the good from the stranglehold of authoritarianism. Therefore, historically, science fiction has had mass appeal for political zealots from the far left to the alt-right.…

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