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Money
Representation Score
5.2/10
Fair
2000
Director
Imunga Ivanga
Runtime
79 minutes
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Money is a post-colonial film that challenges Western narrative conventions. It excels in deconstructing capitalist and institutional power dynamics through a localized lens. The film stands out for its refusal to judge protagonists by traditional morality. Instead, it portrays systemic victimhood and the necessity of rebellion in the face of economic disenfranchisement. However, the film lacks diversity in gender and LGBTQ+ representation. The narrative remains focused on male-driven survival and traditional social structures.
Category Breakdown
Does Money have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film centers on a male-dominated peer group navigating urban survival. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-straight relationships.
How does Money portray gender?
Male characters have significant roles in driving the story, while the sick mother remains a passive figure rather than an active agent.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Money?
The film features an all-Black Cameroonian cast, providing a unique perspective on African urban life. It rejects the default white norm as the standard setting.
How does Money represent religion and culture?
The narrative critiques post-colonial economic systems and capitalist structures. It portrays criminal activity as a response to systemic instability and institutional failures.
Does Money include disability representation?
The film highlights physical vulnerability through the protagonist’s declining mother. These elements serve mainly as plot drivers rather than nuanced explorations of disability.
Present on Screen
- Features an all-Black Cameroonian cast, offering a unique look at African urban life.
- Critiques post-colonial economic systems and the failures of formal capitalism.
- Avoids the colonial gaze by focusing on localized social dynamics and subjective morality.
Limited or Absent
- Women are often passive figures, serving as narrative catalysts rather than active agents.
- No representation or exploration of LGBTQ+ identities.
- Disability is used as a plot device rather than a nuanced exploration of character's ability to drive the story.
Official Synopsis
The tribulations of five youths start this film. Libreville is home to Mougler and his friends, Baby Lee, Joker, Jackson and Bezingo. The boys are left to fend for themselves and decide to rob a dôlé stand, a new game of chance in which you can become a millionaire. The stakes are high and so is the risk. But Mougler who is more and more worried by his sick mother’s condition decides to go ahead with the holdup.
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