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Small Crime

Name: Small Crime
Director: Christos Georgiou
Released: 2008
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

2008

Not Rated

Director

Christos Georgiou

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Small Crime is a character-driven regional comedy that emphasizes localized social dynamics. The narrative relies on conventional storytelling structures and assumptions that everyone is straight or cisgender. The film's strongest element is Angeliki's active role as a national TV host and her professional authority. However, the work remains within traditional demographic norms and lacks broader representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Small Crime have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters. The main characters follow traditional romantic and investigative roles.

How does Small Crime portray gender?

Fair

Angeliki, a national TV host, actively participates in the investigation and challenges traditional gender roles. She is a strong female presence with significant influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Small Crime?

Fair

The film focuses on a culturally homogeneous Greek population, emphasizing a specific localized ethnic identity.

How does Small Crime represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores the tension between traditional island life and modern celebrity culture, highlighting the impact of national media.

Does Small Crime include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities represented in the film. None of the characters have arcs defined by physical or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

Angeliki provides a strong female presence with professional authority.
The narrative explores tensions between local traditions and modern media culture.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
The demographic focus is highly homogeneous, lacking racial or ethnic diversity.
There is no portrayal of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Leonidas, a young, ambitious police officer, is assigned to a remote island in the Aegean Sea. He dreams of solving important crimes, but there are few to be found in the sleepy beach community where he is left to such menial chores. Each day at the town café, Leonidas and the other locals watch the beautiful Angeliki, the small islands most famous daughter, as she hosts a popular talk show on national TV. These daily rituals are shattered when the island experiences what appears to be an actual crime-the island drunk, Zacharias, is found dead at the base of a cliff. Eager to do some sleuthing, Leonidas soon finds clues that tie the victim to Angeliki, who returns to the island and joins the investigation.

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