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Dhaka Attack

Name: Dhaka Attack
Director: Dipankar Dipon
Released: 2017
Duration: 147 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Dipankar Dipon

Runtime

147 minutes

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Dhaka Attack is a procedural thriller that prioritizes state stability and clear moral binaries over diverse identity explorations. It dramatizes a national crisis, focusing on the tension between security forces and insurgents. The film succeeds in offering a localized, authentic view of a global event. By centering the Bangladeshi experience, it avoids the typical Western-centric gaze found in much global terrorism cinema. However, the film adheres to conventional social structures. It relies on traditional gender roles and lacks representation for LGBTQ+ individuals or people with disabilities, staying within established power hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dhaka Attack have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The storyline focuses entirely on religious extremism and national security, leaving no room for exploring queer identities.

How does Dhaka Attack portray gender?

Limited

Men dominate the law enforcement units, holding most of the ability to act in the story. Women are mostly portrayed as victims or passive civilians, reinforcing traditional hierarchies where masculinity drives the security response.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dhaka Attack?

Good

The film provides a localized perspective by centering a Bangladeshi cast. It explores the impact on both local citizens and foreign nationals, challenging the typical Western-centric view of terrorism.

How does Dhaka Attack represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative upholds a traditional moral framework, depicting extremist actions as clear transgressions. It emphasizes patriotism and the importance of state authority to maintain social order.

Does Dhaka Attack include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no focus on visible or invisible disabilities. Character arcs do not address neurodivergence or chronic illness.

Present on Screen

Provides a localized, authentic perspective on a global event.
Challenges Western-centric clichés by centering a Bangladeshi cast.
Offers a clear, high-stakes narrative regarding national security.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
Relies on traditional gender hierarchies with limited women's ability to drive the story.
Provides no focus on disability or neurodivergence within character arcs.

Official Synopsis

A stealthy criminal gang targets Dhaka city for a series of attacks. To bust the terrorist organization, an elite police force embarks on a risky operation.

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