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The Requin

Name: The Requin
Director: Le Van Kiet
Released: 2022
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2022

Director

Le Van Kiet

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Requin successfully diversifies the survival-thriller genre by incorporating a multi-ethnic cast and a Filipino setting. This approach offers a more globally representative perspective compared to typical Hollywood productions. However, the film still adheres to traditional social hierarchies, emphasizing paternal protection and individualistic heroism. These elements limit its potential for deeper social commentary. While the film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and explores limited relationship dynamics, its diverse casting provides a fresh take on the genre's demographics.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Requin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't include any LGBTQ+ characters or dynamics that go beyond traditional heterosexual relationships. The story centers around a conventional family structure.

How does The Requin portray gender?

Fair

The story follows traditional gender roles, emphasizing male leadership and protective roles while positioning female characters primarily in supportive or rescued roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Requin?

Good

The film features a multi-ethnic cast with an African American lead in a Filipino setting, providing a diverse representation that breaks the typical Anglo-centric dominance of the survival-thriller genre.

How does The Requin represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film sticks to standard action-thriller conventions, focusing on individual survival rather than delving into cultural critiques or institutional complexities.

Does The Requin include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any prominent characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it explore any character arcs driven by disability.

Present on Screen

The multi-ethnic cast challenges the typical Anglo-centric dominance of the survival-thriller genre.
Using the Philippines as a primary location provides a non-Western perspective to the maritime thriller.
Including an African American lead in a globalized setting enhances demographic diversity.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional gender roles that emphasize masculine leadership and protective roles.
The narrative lacks LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional relationship dynamics.
The story adheres to conventional social hierarchies without challenging them.

Official Synopsis

A couple on a romantic getaway find themselves stranded at sea when a tropical storm sweeps away their villa. In order to survive, they are forced to fight the elements, while sharks circle below.

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