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Clash

Name: Clash
Director: Mohamed Diab
Released: 2016
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

7.8/10

Good

2016

Not Rated

Director

Mohamed Diab

Runtime

95 minutes

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Clash is a tight, intense look at the social tensions in post-revolutionary Cairo. It uses a police transport vehicle to explore how identity politics and institutional instability affect individuals. By putting a diverse group of detainees in a confined space, the film delves into the complexities of Egyptian society. The film stands out for its portrayal of the diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds in Egypt. It provides a critical view of how religious identity shapes relationships with the state. While it offers a nuanced perspective on gender roles during a crisis, it doesn't include LGBTQ+ characters or people with visible disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Clash have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't include any explicit LGBTQ+ stories or characters. Instead, it focuses on the political and sectarian tensions in Egypt in 2013.

How does Clash portray gender?

Fair

Women in the film show strength through their mental toughness in the face of changing power dynamics. However, strong patriarchal structures limit the ability to challenge social norms openly.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Clash?

Excellent

The film showcases a wide range of Egyptian communities, including different religious and economic backgrounds, reflecting the country's complex social issues.

How does Clash represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story highlights conflicts between secular and religious groups, critiquing the state's authority and institutional corruption deeply.

Does Clash include disability representation?

Fair

There are no characters with visible physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The film instead looks at the psychological impact on detainees during their confinement.

Present on Screen

Shows the complexity of ethnic and religious backgrounds in Egypt.
Offers a sharp critique of state authority and institutional corruption.
Provides a nuanced look at women's mental strength during political unrest.

Limited or Absent

Doesn't feature any LGBTQ+ characters or stories.
Lacks characters with visible physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Strong patriarchal structures limit open social challenges.

Official Synopsis

In 2013, in Cairo, a tragic fate brings together several detainees from different political and social backgrounds inside a police truck, during the turmoil that followed the ousting of president Morsi.

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