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Gurkha

Name: Gurkha
Director: Sam Anton
Released: 2019
Duration: 145 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2019

Not Rated

Director

Sam Anton

Runtime

145 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Gurkha (2019) successfully provides ethnic visibility by placing a member of the Gurkha community at the heart of the action. By transforming a security guard from a underrepresented service worker into a decisive savior, the film disrupts the cliché of the passive ethnic bystander. However, the film remains within conventional cinematic boundaries. The narrative relies on traditional masculine archetypes and standard conflict-resolution models involving terrorists, which limits its ability to challenge systemic power dynamics or offer multi-layered depth.

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Category Breakdown

Does Gurkha have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It does not address straight-centered assumptions.

How does Gurkha portray gender?

Fair

The story follows a typical action-hero storyline focused on a male-coded protector. It relies on conventional masculine leadership clichés without challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Gurkha?

Good

The film offers meaningful representation by featuring a Gurkha community member. It elevates an ethnic minority from a service role to a central role with significant influence.

How does Gurkha represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot uses clichés involving terrorists, following standard conflict-resolution models. It does not explicitly critique religious or Western-centric structures.

Does Gurkha include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. The narrative does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

Features a character from the Gurkha community as the main protagonist.
Elevates an ethnic minority character to a central role with significant influence.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or challenge gender hierarchies.
Relies on traditional masculine leadership clichés and standard conflict-resolution models.
Does not represent characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The security guard of a mall, who belongs to the Gurkha community, becomes the saviour of several people who have been kept under siege by some terrorists.

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