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The Ghoul

Name: The Ghoul
Director: Samir Seif
Released: 1983
Duration: 120 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

1983

Director

Samir Seif

Runtime

120 minutes

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The film effectively uses a crime drama framework to critique how wealth undermines the rule of law. It highlights the tension between journalistic integrity and plutocratic power, offering a sophisticated view of systemic corruption. However, the film lacks diverse representation, particularly for LGBTQ+ identities and individuals with disabilities, and its cultural scope is limited to a homogeneous social setting.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Ghoul have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities. Romantic relationships are exclusively heterosexual.

How does The Ghoul portray gender?

Fair

Female characters play key roles in driving the story forward, serving as witnesses and providing emotional and ethical conflicts.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Ghoul?

Fair

The film portrays an Egyptian society that is culturally uniform. It emphasizes class-based identity and social stratification.

How does The Ghoul represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques capitalist corruption and systemic failures. It examines the tension between personal ethics and the influence of the wealthy.

Does The Ghoul include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Offers a sophisticated critique of how capitalist structures and systemic corruption impact the justice system.
Highlights female characters as essential drivers of the plot and investigative momentum.
Explores complex themes around the tension between personal morality and institutional failure.

Limited or Absent

Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered romantic arcs.
Does not feature characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The cultural scope is limited to a homogenous social environment without multicultural elements.

Official Synopsis

Adel is a journalist for a major newspaper, divorced and single, he was married before and has a daughter. One night, in the bar he always visits, he meets Nash'at al Kashef, the son of a the famous businessman Fahmy Al Kashef. Nash'at kills the bartender and he injures the belly dancer Nadia when she refuses to go back to his house with him. Adel calls the police, but Fahmy uses his power to get the accusation off his son. Adel succeeds in reaching Nadia, the only witness, and makes her confess what she saw to the police, who catch Nash'at and send him to court. Adel falls in love with Mosheera, daughter of Fahmy Al Kashef. The court finds Nash'at not guilty, so Adel decides to set justice to the case by his own hands.

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