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Zaman

Name: Zaman
Director: Patrick Le Bon
Released: 1983
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1983

Director

Patrick Le Bon

Runtime

90 minutes

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Zaman follows a conventional crime-drama structure typical of early 1980s European cinema. The plot prioritizes established genre clichés, focusing on the professional and personal struggles of a male inspector. The film does not intentionally challenge traditional social hierarchies or systemic norms. It adheres to the demographic and narrative conventions of its era, offering little in the way of diverse perspectives. Ultimately, the film serves as a traditional character study rather than a vehicle for social critique or complex representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Zaman have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-binary identities. Its traditional dramatic framework does not question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Zaman portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male inspector and his male colleague. While there are female characters, the plot emphasizes the professional and personal dynamics between men.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Zaman?

Limited

The narrative primarily features Eurocentric characters, reflecting the demographics of 1980s Antwerp. It offers limited representation of diverse racial backgrounds.

How does Zaman represent religion and culture?

Limited

This procedural drama focuses on a standard character study. It does not critique Western institutions or cultural agendas.

Does Zaman include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Provides a standard, genre-aligned procedural experience for fans of 1980s European crime dramas.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diverse representation across racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ spectrums.
Does not challenge traditional social hierarchies or systemic norms.
Offers limited multi-layered breadth in its Eurocentric setting and cast.

Official Synopsis

An inspector of the Antwerp criminal investigation unit faces problems not only in his professional life, but also at home. When he is partnered with a young, over-confident colleague, he loses control over the case in hand.

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