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Profile
Representation Score
4.1/10
Fair
2018
RDirector
Timur Bekmambetov
Runtime
106 minutes
Average Rating
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Profile excels as a psychological study that challenges genre expectations through its lead character. The female protagonist plays a significant role in driving the story, moving beyond the role of a passive observer to become the primary driver of the high-stakes investigation. The film's strength lies in its nuanced exploration of racial identity and Middle Eastern socio-political realities. By avoiding stereotypes, it offers a sophisticated look at post-colonial tensions and digital identity. However, the film lacks diversity in other key areas. It does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities, which limits the breadth of its social commentary.
Category Breakdown
Does Profile have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It centers on geopolitical and psychological tensions involving the main characters.
How does Profile portray gender?
A female journalist drives the plot with strong professional skills and intellectual rigor. She challenges traditional gender roles often seen in espionage thrillers.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Profile?
The casting of Omar Sy offers a nuanced exploration of North African identity. The film avoids stereotypes, focusing on the complexities of systemic radicalization and cross-cultural conflict.
How does Profile represent religion and culture?
The story delves into moral relativism and the ethical dilemmas of investigative journalism. It examines the tension between individual choice and oppressive state security measures.
Does Profile include disability representation?
There is no significant depiction of visible or invisible disabilities. No characters are defined by disability within the narrative.
Present on Screen
- Features a highly competent female protagonist who drives the narrative through intellectual rigor.
- Provides a nuanced exploration of racial and North African identity without relying on caricatures.
- Engages with complex themes of moral relativism and the ethics of investigative journalism.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.
- Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities to broaden its social scope.
Official Synopsis
Looking to investigate recruitment techniques of ISIS to lure women into Syria, a journalist creates a Facebook profile of a Muslim convert. When an ISIS recruiter contacts her online character, she experiences the process first hand.
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