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Clean Hands

Name: Clean Hands
Director: Tjebbo Penning
Released: 2015
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2015

Not Rated

Director

Tjebbo Penning

Runtime

100 minutes

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Clean Hands operates primarily as a genre-driven crime thriller. While it avoids challenging systemic issues, it offers a nuanced look at women's ability to drive the story through Sylvia's struggle against her husband's criminal activities. The film remains anchored in traditional social structures. The narrative focuses on individual morality and the consequences of illegal enterprise rather than broader sociopolitical commentary. Ultimately, the film lacks multi-layered breadth, relying on established genre conventions and a homogeneous cast typical of its specific cultural setting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Clean Hands have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The central conflict revolves around a traditional nuclear family structure, emphasizing heterosexual relationships.

How does Clean Hands portray gender?

Fair

Sylvia serves as a strong female lead who actively protects her children. However, the plot depends on traditional masculine roles, particularly those of criminal leaders.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Clean Hands?

Limited

The cast is predominantly homogeneous, fitting a specific European crime context. There is no evidence of diverse ethnicities used to challenge social hierarchies.

How does Clean Hands represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story delves into moral ambiguity and the breakdown of family units. It functions as a character-driven drama rather than a systemic critique of Western institutions.

Does Clean Hands include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible or mentioned representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Sylvia demonstrates a significant role in driving the story and decision-making power.
The film explores the tension between female survival and patriarchal control.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, appearing largely homogeneous.
The narrative relies on traditional masculine roles for the criminal elements.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent characters.

Official Synopsis

Sylvia has turned a blind eye for too long to husband Eddie's flourishing drug business. When his dealing takes a (deadly) turn for the worse, however, her need to protect the lives and futures of her young children compel her to flee. But Eddie will stop at nothing to keep his wife inside the ‘family'.

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