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The Average White Man

Name: The Average White Man
Director: Sherif Mandour
Released: 2001
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2001

Director

Sherif Mandour

Runtime

108 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates within a traditional comedic framework, focusing on class-based conflicts and the socioeconomic struggles of its protagonist, Zaghloul. While it lacks characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity regarding gender or LGBTQ+ identities, it offers a critique of capitalist hierarchies. The tension between the inventor and the wealthy businessman highlights systemic economic disparities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Average White Man have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender traits. The plot revolves around a family dealing with financial difficulties.

How does The Average White Man portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on Zaghloul, a male character facing socioeconomic challenges. Female characters are present but do not significantly challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Average White Man?

Fair

The film reflects a specific regional demographic and does not showcase diverse ethnicities or non-Anglo-Saxon casting.

How does The Average White Man represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative examines class structures by following an inventor who targets a wealthy businessman. This highlights the disparity between different socioeconomic classes.

Does The Average White Man include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The narrative critiques class structures and capitalist hierarchies.
The plot explores systemic inequality through socioeconomic struggles.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
There is a lack of women's ability to drive the story or subversion of traditional gender roles.
The story does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Zaghloul is a young inventor who is trying to save his household from collapse. In an attempt to get the money, he decides to break into the villa of the businessman Adham, but his attempt is thwarted as he finds himself in the yellow of the desert with Adham and Caramella.

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