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Walter

Name: Walter
Director: Varante Soudjian
Released: 2019
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

2019

Director

Varante Soudjian

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film's central character, Walter, serves as a disruptor to the usual heist genre clichés. By placing the spotlight on a non-Western figure who play a significant role in driving the story, the film shifts away from conventional storytelling patterns. One of the film's strengths is its ability to place ability to act in a figure from the Global South, avoiding the relegation of African characters to secondary or victimized roles. However, the film remains predominantly male-focused and lacks visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities. The narrative structure emphasizes cultural clash over broader social inclusivity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Walter have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicitly LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The story focuses solely on the conflict between amateur criminals and a single antagonist.

How does Walter portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male-dominated cast and a male antagonist. Although it avoids traditional masculine stereotypes, it lacks nuanced gender representation or diverse female roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Walter?

Excellent

The film breaks the norm of having Western protagonists by focusing on a former African warlord. This gives significant power to a non-Western figure, challenging traditional cinematic hierarchies.

How does Walter represent religion and culture?

Good

The premise questions standard moral frameworks by presenting the heist through a lens of moral relativism. It implies a world where traditional Western values are inadequate.

Does Walter include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the provided context.

Present on Screen

Breaks the norm of having Western protagonists by centering a non-Western figure with high ability to act.
Challenges traditional cinematic hierarchies through the casting of an African warlord.
Uses dark humor to explore complex, situational morality and social tension.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
The narrative is heavily male-dominated, offering little gender diversity or nuance.
Provides no discernible portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

For Goran and his team of amateur shooters, the plan was almost perfect: to enter a hypermarket at night to rob a jeweler. But these "broken arms" had not anticipated the arrival of a vigil like no other: Walter, a former African warlord who will send them to hell .

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