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The Numbers Station

Name: The Numbers Station
Director: Kasper Barfoed
Released: 2013
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2013

Director

Kasper Barfoed

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Numbers Station is a traditional thriller that emphasizes suspense over diverse representation. The narrative structure relies heavily on conventional clichés rather than progressive social commentary. The cast is predominantly Western, reinforcing a traditional approach to character development. While there is a central female character, she often reacts to the male lead. Psychological themes serve the plot's tension rather than offering nuanced explorations of mental health.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Numbers Station have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses solely on heterosexual relationships.

How does The Numbers Station portray gender?

Fair

A woman plays a key role in the survival plot. However, her actions are often driven by the male protagonist and external circumstances.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Numbers Station?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white and Western. There are no characters of color with significant roles.

How does The Numbers Station represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows a typical Western survival narrative without critiquing Western institutions explicitly.

Does The Numbers Station include disability representation?

Minimal

Mental health issues are used mainly to drive the plot, particularly for the male protagonist. There is no detailed exploration of neurodivergence or mental health.

Present on Screen

The film features a central female character in a high-stakes survival scenario.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, focusing on a white, Western demographic.
Gender dynamics follow standard action-thriller formulas without challenging traditional hierarchies.
Psychological distress serves as a plot device rather than a nuanced exploration of neurodivergence.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or non-straight-centered narratives.

Official Synopsis

When the moral values of a longtime wetwork black ops agent is tested during his last operation, he receives an unfavorable psych evaluation. Now he is given a break and a seemingly uncomplicated assignment of simply protecting the security of a young female code announcer, code resources and remote station they are assigned to. After an ambush and one phone call later, it becomes a complicated fight for their survival.

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