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The New Protocol
Representation Score
5.9/10
Fair
2008
Director
Thomas Vincent
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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The film functions primarily as a thriller that critiques institutional corruption. Its narrative strength lies in its challenge to the unchecked power of the pharmaceutical industry and the morality of capitalism. However, the story lacks complexity in terms of gender, race, and identity. The focus remains on corporate malpractice rather than diverse identity-based perspectives. Ultimately, while the film excels as a social critique of industry, it misses opportunities to engage with broader human experiences related to gender, race, or disability.
Category Breakdown
Does The New Protocol have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story centers around a father investigating a personal tragedy within a traditional family structure.
How does The New Protocol portray gender?
The story is led by a male protagonist investigating a personal loss. While there is a prominent female actress in the cast, her role in driving the story is not clearly defined.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The New Protocol?
The film is a French-language drama with an all-French cast. It does not include characters from different ethnic backgrounds or multi-ethnic representation.
How does The New Protocol represent religion and culture?
The film offers a critique of capitalism and corporate ethics. It challenges the stability of Western institutions by portraying the pharmaceutical industry as a systemic villain.
Does The New Protocol include disability representation?
The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There are no storylines related to neurodivergence or physical impairments.
Present on Screen
- Offers a strong critique of corporate ethics and systemic corruption.
- Challenges the perceived morality of Western industrial institutions through its narrative framing.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks complexity in addressing gender, race, and identity.
- Does not include representation for neurodivergence or physical disabilities.
- Relies on traditional, conventional familial and gender structures.
Official Synopsis
A man investigating his son's death learns some horrific truths about the pharmaceutical industry.
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