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13 Bombs

Name: 13 Bombs
Director: Angga Dwimas Sasongko
Released: 2023
Duration: 143 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2023

TV-MA

Director

Angga Dwimas Sasongko

Runtime

143 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

13 Bombs functions mainly as a high-stakes, genre-driven crime thriller. Its strength lies in its regional identity, offering a polished, non-Western cinematic language that challenges Hollywood-centric dominance through its Indonesian setting and leadership. However, the film lacks detailed evidence of diverse character development. The focus remains on the mechanics of a terrorist threat rather than the nuances of identity or social hierarchy. Ultimately, the production provides a baseline of Southeast Asian representation but does not currently demonstrate progressive narrative architecture regarding gender, disability, or LGBTQ+ identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does 13 Bombs have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It assumes everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does 13 Bombs portray gender?

Minimal

The story focuses on an organization and a mastermind using gender-neutral terms. There is no information about women's ability to drive the story or the subversion of gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 13 Bombs?

Fair

Set in Jakarta and directed by an Indonesian filmmaker, the film centers a Southeast Asian perspective. This provides important representation for non-Western audiences.

How does 13 Bombs represent religion and culture?

Fair

The premise explores urban chaos and systemic threats within a city. However, the specific cultural or institutional frameworks remain unspecified.

Does 13 Bombs include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this thriller.

Present on Screen

Provides a non-Western, Southeast Asian perspective through its Jakarta setting.
Features prominent Indonesian creative leadership in director Angga Dwimas Sasongko.
Offers a high-concept, polished cinematic language that moves away from traditional melodrama.

Limited or Absent

Lacks evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight-centered narratives.
Does not include any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Does not clearly show ability to act for female characters or subversion of gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

An organization races against time to uncover the mastermind behind the placement of 13 bombs in Jakarta before the city falls into chaos.

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