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Cleanskin

Name: Cleanskin
Director: Hadi Hajaig
Released: 2012
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2012

Director

Hadi Hajaig

Runtime

108 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Cleanskin is a traditional crime thriller that emphasizes the mechanics of suspense over social commentary. While it showcases a diverse urban landscape, it adheres closely to conventional character types. The film relies heavily on male clichés, reinforcing traditional gender hierarchies. Although it features a multicultural cast, it often uses diverse groups merely as plot devices for geopolitical tension.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cleanskin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters. The story revolves around male-dominated espionage and criminal activities.

How does Cleanskin portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses mainly on male-driven conflicts and brotherhood. There is a lack of significant female influence, which prevents any substantial challenge to traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cleanskin?

Fair

The cast includes a variety of ethnicities, reflecting a multicultural Sydney. However, the Islamic terrorist cell serves primarily as a source of conflict.

How does Cleanskin represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines moral ambiguity and the blurred lines between protectors and predators. It emphasizes individual survival without explicitly addressing systemic issues.

Does Cleanskin include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not explore disability as a central theme.

Present on Screen

The cast reflects the multicultural reality of contemporary Sydney.
The film avoids a monolithic, Anglo-centric perspective through its diverse characterizations.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks significant female influence and meaningful challenges to traditional gender roles.
There is a complete absence of LGBTQ+ perspectives or non-straight identities.
The film does not address the complexities of disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

While working undercover as a bodyguard to arms dealer Harry, former-soldier-turned-secret-service-agent Ewan survives a bloody shootout with a member of an Islamic terrorist cell who steals Harry's briefcase full of Semtex explosives and escapes. Ewan's spymasters task Ewan with hunting down the cell members and retrieving the briefcase.

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