The Pigeon
2018
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The Pigeon Thieves
Representation Score
4.9/10
Fair
2018
Director
Osman Nail Doğan
Runtime
82 minutes
Average Rating
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The Pigeon Thieves presents a localized drama that emphasizes situational morality over strict legal frameworks. By focusing on the bond between Mahmut and Ismail, the film explores altruism through unconventional methods. While the film provides a fresh perspective by highlighting a non-Western setting, it lacks diverse representation in terms of gender and LGBTQ+ identities.
Category Breakdown
Does The Pigeon Thieves have LGBTQ+ representation?
The story focuses on a close friendship between two male characters without any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.
How does The Pigeon Thieves portray gender?
The film emphasizes male characters and lacks female characters, making it difficult to assess the roles and power dynamics of women.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Pigeon Thieves?
Set in Turkey, the film highlights local characters and community issues, offering a contrast to typical Western narratives.
How does The Pigeon Thieves represent religion and culture?
The film examines ethical dilemmas through a character who steals to help a child, challenging traditional societal norms.
Does The Pigeon Thieves include disability representation?
There are no characters in the film dealing with physical, mental health, or neurodivergent conditions.
Present on Screen
- Provides a non-Western perspective through its Turkish setting and local characters.
- Explores complex situational morality and the ethics of helping others through theft.
- Highlights grassroots storytelling rather than institutional norms.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks meaningful roles for female characters and diverse gender perspectives.
- Does not include representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
- Does not feature characters navigating disabilities or neurodivergence.
Official Synopsis
16 year-old Mahmut’s life consists of feeding pigeons and making money from stealing others’ pigeons. His biggest dream is to have the best pigeons. One day, one of his pigeons escapes and does not return. When Mahmut finds a pigeon nesting on a roof, he meets Ismail, an 8-year-old living in that house. This meeting becomes one of the most important turning point that will affect both lives. Mahmut decides to steal the pigeons to help Ismail achieve his dream.
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