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The Locksmith

Name: The Locksmith
Director: Nicolas Harvard
Released: 2023
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

2023

Director

Nicolas Harvard

Runtime

91 minutes

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The Locksmith is a traditional period drama that emphasizes individual redemption arcs over diverse representation. Its reliance on established archetypes and a homogeneous cast limits its diversity score. The film functions as a conventional drama that upholds standard social and demographic hierarchies. It focuses on a mentorship framework between a young protagonist and an older man, which restricts its engagement with contemporary frameworks. While the story offers a nuanced look at personal reformation, it lacks the breadth of representation found in more modern, diverse narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Locksmith have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. The emotional core revolves around traditional family and mentorship relationships.

How does The Locksmith portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses mainly on male characters, emphasizing the bond between a boy and an older man. Female characters are not placed in positions of authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Locksmith?

Limited

The cast is primarily white, reflecting a conventional approach to the 1970s setting. There is no attempt to use diverse casting to challenge societal norms.

How does The Locksmith represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative centers on personal morality and social reintegration, avoiding critique of Western institutions. It stays within traditional moral frameworks and personal relationships.

Does The Locksmith include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not explore neurodivergence or chronic illness as part of its themes.

Present on Screen

Explores nuanced themes of personal reformation and redemption.
Provides a character-driven look at the complexities of a criminal past.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
Relies on a predominantly white, homogeneous cast.
Features a lack of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Prioritizes male-centric mentorship over diverse gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A thief fresh out of prison, tries to work his way back into the life of his daughter and ex-fiancé. Determined, he is forced to use the skills he has as a gifted locksmith. Things take a tumultuous turn after an unexpected disappearance.

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