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Broken Wings

Name: Broken Wings
Director: Rudi Soedjarwo
Released: 2022
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2022

Director

Rudi Soedjarwo

Runtime

110 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Broken Wings is a genre-driven thriller that prioritizes nationalistic themes and institutional stability over social deconstruction. The film honors a specific historical event, focusing on the duty and sacrifice of Densus 88 members during a terrorist attack. Because the narrative architecture is built around state security and paramilitary response, it leans heavily into traditional depictions of heroism, favoring established genre conventions over diverse identity politics or social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Broken Wings have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on state security and counter-terrorism, with no visible LGBTQ+ character arcs or critiques of heteronormativity.

How does Broken Wings portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on paramilitary environments and masculine authority, relying on traditional depictions of physical combat and leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Broken Wings?

Fair

The cast reflects the local Indonesian ethnic landscape, providing cultural authenticity. This representation aligns with the regional setting.

How does Broken Wings represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes patriotism and the preservation of social order, validating state authority and the heroism of officers through a traditional moral lens.

Does Broken Wings include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication that disability or neurodivergence serves as a central narrative element.

Present on Screen

The film provides cultural authenticity by reflecting the local Indonesian ethnic landscape.
The production maintains a high level of technical proficiency within the thriller genre.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on traditional, masculine-coded depictions of leadership and authority.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse social perspectives.
There is no exploration of disability or neurodivergence within the character arcs.

Official Synopsis

In 2018, the headquarters of the Mobile Brigade Command Headquarters in Kelapa Dua, Depok was attacked by terrorists who tried to break into the detention center and killed 5 members of Densus 88.

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