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Cairo

Name: Cairo
Director: Wolf Rilla
Released: 1963
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1963

Director

Wolf Rilla

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Cairo is a crime thriller that sticks to the conventions of the early 1960s. While it breaks from typical Western settings by using Egypt as a backdrop, the core narrative stays within traditional crime clichés. The film doesn't aim to upset social hierarchies or provide complex character development. It mainly focuses on international criminals without delving deeply into cultural or systemic issues. Overall, the movie reflects the standard storytelling of its time, emphasizing suspense and plot over diverse or deconstructed character perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cairo have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It follows the traditional social structures of the early 1960s, focusing on a crime plot.

How does Cairo portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around male-driven actions and plot progression. Although there is a key female character, the film doesn't challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cairo?

Fair

The film showcases Egypt through its locations and characters, providing geographic variety. However, the international criminal cast might suggest a Eurocentric perspective that limits local influence.

How does Cairo represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on crime procedures without significant critique of Western institutions. It emphasizes individual criminal motivations rather than systemic or post-colonial issues.

Does Cairo include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities shown in the film. These elements don't significantly influence the main characters' journeys.

Present on Screen

The film uses Egyptian locations and characters to provide geographic and cultural variety for the period.

Limited or Absent

The film maintains a Eurocentric perspective through its international criminal cast.
The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and disability.
The film adheres to traditional gender roles without challenging established norms.

Official Synopsis

An assortment of international criminals plans to steal priceless Egyptian artifacts from a Cairo museum. MGM remake of Asphalt Jungle set in Egypt.

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