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Medellin

Name: Medellin
Director: Franck Gastambide
Released: 2023
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2023

Director

Franck Gastambide

Runtime

104 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Medellin functions mainly as an action-comedy that breaks from traditional Western perspectives by featuring a protagonist of North African/French heritage in a high-stakes mission to Colombia. However, the film leans heavily on conventional storytelling patterns. The narrative emphasizes traditional masculine themes and brotherhood, lacking diverse character dynamics. While the international setting offers a blend of cultural elements, the film remains a typical action movie with limited engagement on gender or LGBTQ+ issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Medellin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on fraternal bonds and intense action. It does not engage with LGBTQ+ identities or challenge assumptions about straight relationships.

How does Medellin portray gender?

Limited

The story follows traditional masculine themes of protection and violence. It is driven by a male protagonist and his relationship with his brother.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Medellin?

Good

The film places a protagonist of likely North African descent in an international conflict, blending French and Colombian cultural elements.

How does Medellin represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot explores systemic corruption through a vigilante perspective, focusing on personal morality rather than broader critiques.

Does Medellin include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters dealing with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The protagonist's background offers a departure from traditional Anglo-centric hero narratives.
The setting provides a blend of French and Colombian cultural elements.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional male clichés and lacks female characters in positions of authority.
There is a lack of visible engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or diverse character arcs.

Official Synopsis

To save his little brother from the hands of dangerous narcos of the Medellín cartel, Reda has a plan that is as simple as it is totally insane: put together a team and raid Colombia. But this adventure is going to get completely out of control when he decides to kidnap the son of the cartel leader to exchange him for his brother's life.

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