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Plan C

Name: Plan C
Director: Max Porcelijn
Released: 2012
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2012

Director

Max Porcelijn

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Plan C follows the conventions of European crime-comedy. Although it includes ethnic diversity through its antagonist, the film largely sticks to traditional genre archetypes and social structures. The narrative centers on a male-driven plot focused on individual struggles, which limits the depth of representation for women and LGBTQ+ individuals. While the film introduces some ethnic diversity, it does not challenge systemic norms or provide radical cultural perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Plan C have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories related to non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The main focus is on a traditional family structure involving an ex-wife and son.

How does Plan C portray gender?

Fair

The story is predominantly male-focused, centering around the protagonist and his male friends. Female characters seem to play supporting roles rather than having their own choices.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Plan C?

Fair

The film introduces ethnic diversity through a Chinese crime boss. However, this character fits into a typical crime thriller cliché where the antagonist is from another culture.

How does Plan C represent religion and culture?

Limited

While the film touches on crime and systemic issues, it does not deeply explore institutional or cultural critiques. Instead, it follows a conventional moral framework common in genre cinema.

Does Plan C include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not address characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

Features ethnic diversity through the character of Hao, a Chinese crime boss.
Explores themes of systemic dysfunction and financial hardship.

Limited or Absent

Female characters lack a significant role in driving the story and mostly serve as plot catalysts.
Does not include LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
Relies on traditional genre clichés instead of challenging Western-centric norms.
Does not represent characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Ronald Plasmeyer (Ruben Van Der Meer) is a small-time Amsterdam detective, struggling with financial problems because of his gambling habit. When the Chinese crime boss Hao threatens Ronald's ex-wife and son to get his money back, Ronald comes up with a plan that will solve all his problems. Ronald enlists two petty criminals (Ton Kas and René Van 't Hof) to rob an illegal poker tournament he's taking part in, providing him with a perfect alibi. Quick, simple and non-violent; the plan is foolproof... until people start getting killed. Soon, Ronald's partners take off with the money, leaving him empty handed. To make matters worse Ronald's colleagues in the police force begin to suspect him of the robbery, setting the stage for a nerve-racking game of cat and mouse. Ronald is all-in... holding the worst hand of his life.

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