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No. 17

Name: No. 17
Director: David Ofek
Released: 2003
Duration: 76 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

2003

TV-14

Director

David Ofek

Runtime

76 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

No. 17 is a forensic documentary that emphasizes observational reality over scripted character development. It centers on the search for an unidentified victim following a 2002 bus bombing. Since the film is grounded in a specific historical event, it does not feature the intentional social hierarchies found in fictional media. The film’s strength lies in its focus on human dignity against bureaucratic processes. It uses the nameless victim to critique how systemic violence can erase individual identity. However, the documentary’s subject matter limits its ability to explore diverse identities. The content is driven by the reality of the event rather than a pursuit of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does No. 17 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The documentary does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses solely on the aftermath of the bombing and identifying the victims.

How does No. 17 portray gender?

Fair

The film examines the impact of the bombing without emphasizing traditional gender roles. However, it does not provide specific details about the gender identities of the victims or investigators.

How racially and ethnically diverse is No. 17?

Fair

The setting suggests a diverse population due to the region's demographics. The documentary likely captures the multi-ethnic nature of the community involved in the incident.

How does No. 17 represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative highlights how systemic violence reduces individuals to mere statistics. It aims to reconstruct the identity of a person erased by a tragic event.

Does No. 17 include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific information about the portrayal of neurodivergence or physical disabilities within the documentary's subject matter.

Present on Screen

Critiques how individuals are processed by large political systems.
Highlights human dignity and the individual against historical records.
Captures the multi-ethnic reality of the regional setting.

Limited or Absent

Does not include multi-layered character development found in scripted media.
Does not explicitly detail the identities or demographics of the victims.
Does not include LGBTQ+ or disability-focused narratives.

Official Synopsis

In June 2002, a bus on its way from Tel Aviv to Tiberius, was bombed and 17 people were killed. Of the dead, 16 were identified. Number 17 wasn't. The filmmakers document the search to identify the man no one identified as missing.

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