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Elyas

Elyas

Representation Score

4.8/10

Fair

2024

Director

Florent-Emilio Siri

Runtime

99 minutes

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Elyas is a genre-driven action thriller centered around a Middle Eastern family within a Western context. While it successfully includes Middle Eastern characters as key figures, the narrative relies heavily on established cinematic clichés. The film's strength lies in its meaningful inclusion of Middle Eastern characters as central figures. However, it struggles with traditional gendered clichés where female characters primarily exist to be protected, and mental health issues are portrayed through the lens of military-induced paranoia.

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Category Breakdown

Does Elyas have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It does not address themes related to heterosexual relationships or assumptions.

How does Elyas portray gender?

Fair

Amina and Nour play central roles in the film, but their roles seem defined by their vulnerability, adhering to traditional protector/protected roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Elyas?

Good

The film features Middle Eastern characters as central figures rather than supporting roles, indicating an intention to include diverse ethnic perspectives.

How does Elyas represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot delves into the experiences of characters moving from the Middle East to a Western setting, touching on the psychological impact of Western military intervention.

Does Elyas include disability representation?

Limited

The protagonist's paranoia may indicate a portrayal of mental health issues or post-traumatic stress. It is unclear if this is handled with sensitivity or as a cliché.

Present on Screen

  • Inclusion of Middle Eastern characters as central figures in the narrative.
  • Exploration of cross-cultural dynamics through characters traveling from the Middle East.

Limited or Absent

  • Avoid reliance on traditional gendered clichés where female characters primarily exist to be protected.
  • Enhance nuance in depicting mental health and post-traumatic stress.
  • Increase complexity in character development to move beyond standard action-thriller archetypes.

Official Synopsis

Elyas, a former Special Forces soldier who has become paranoid since a mission in Afghanistan, is recruited to ensure the safety of Amina and her daughter Nour, 13 years old, both of whom came from the Middle East for the holidays. As he takes office, Elyas senses something is up.

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