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Hotel Mumbai

Name: Hotel Mumbai
Director: Anthony Maras
Released: 2019
Duration: 123 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2019

Director

Anthony Maras

Runtime

123 minutes

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Hotel Mumbai is a powerful historical drama that showcases a multicultural depiction of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. By focusing on the local Indian workforce, the film avoids the typical 'Western savior' cliché found in disaster films. However, the film follows conventional narrative structures. The storyline is primarily driven by male characters, and there is no representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or non-cisgender identities. The film portrays human resilience under extreme conditions rather than challenging broader social norms or identity frameworks.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hotel Mumbai have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around a high-stakes survival situation with traditional characters.

How does Hotel Mumbai portray gender?

Fair

Women are shown as capable and resilient, but the main storyline is driven by male characters. Female characters often play supporting roles to the primary survivalist arc.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hotel Mumbai?

Good

The film features a diverse cast reflecting the hotel's multicultural environment. It highlights the ability to act and depth of the local Indian staff, avoiding a Western-centric perspective.

How does Hotel Mumbai represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes preserving life and heroic service during a crisis, reinforcing social order and institutional responses.

Does Hotel Mumbai include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not prominently feature any visible or invisible disabilities as central plot devices or character identifiers.

Present on Screen

Multicultural casting that reflects the global nature of the setting.
Highlights the ability to act and depth of the local Indian staff.
Avoids the 'Western savior' cliché by focusing on the local workforce.

Limited or Absent

The narrative is dominated by male characters, marginalizing women.
Absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.
Does not engage with broader social critiques or identity-based frameworks.

Official Synopsis

Mumbai, India, November 26, 2008. While several terrorists spread hatred and death through the city, others attack the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Both hotel staff and guests risk their lives, making unthinkable sacrifices to protect themselves and keep everyone safe while help arrives.

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