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Carbone

Name: Carbone
Director: Olivier Marchal
Released: 2017
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Olivier Marchal

Runtime

104 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Carbone is a typical French crime thriller that follows established genre conventions. It emphasizes gritty realism and masculine archetypes without challenging social hierarchies or providing diverse representation. The narrative is centered on a homogeneous criminal underworld, avoiding broader social diversity. It relies on traditional storytelling methods without attempting to disrupt or question existing norms. Overall, the film explores themes of betrayal and justice using well-established archetypes and power dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Carbone have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film sticks to traditional assumptions about straight relationships and gender. It doesn't include any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Carbone portray gender?

Limited

The story is driven mainly by male characters involved in criminal activities. Female characters play minor roles and don't have much independence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Carbone?

Limited

The main characters are mostly from a similar ethnic background, reflecting a local French criminal underworld. There isn't much diversity among the key players.

How does Carbone represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story centers on tribal loyalty and a specific subculture's code of honor. It doesn't critique larger institutions and focuses on personal revenge and moral relativism.

Does Carbone include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the main characters or supporting cast.

Present on Screen

Strictly adheres to the stylistic conventions of the French crime thriller genre.
Offers a focused, gritty look at masculine archetypes and brotherhood.

Limited or Absent

Doesn't offer diverse ethnic representation or multi-layered character development.
Reinforces traditional gender hierarchies with limited female independence.
Doesn't depict any forms of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In danger of losing his business, Anthony Roca, an ordinary man, develops a scam that will become the heist of the century. Overtaken by the crime, he will have to deal with betrayal, murder and settling.

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