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An Almost Perfect Scam

An Almost Perfect Scam

2019

Director

Kacper Anuszewski, Michał Milowicz

Runtime

98 minutes

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Synopsis

Central Investigation Bureau officers enter the local underworld after a large quantity of marijuana goes missing from the Podhale police station.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.6/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Fair

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ character arcs or non-cisnormative identities. The plot focuses on a crime-driven investigation into missing narcotics within a regional underworld.

Gender Representation

Fair

The narrative centers on law enforcement and criminal archetypes, which traditionally prioritize masculine-coded roles. There is no evidence of subverting traditional gender hierarchies or leadership roles.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

Set in the Podhale region of Poland, the film appears to reflect the demographic homogeneity of its localized setting. No diverse ethnic groups are mentioned in the narrative.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

The story follows a standard procedural conflict involving police and illicit substances. It lacks clear institutional critiques or themes regarding secularism and moral relativism.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Strengths

  • The film provides a focused, localized look at regional crime dynamics within the Podhale area.

Areas for Improvement

  • The narrative lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisnormative character arcs.
  • The film relies on masculine-coded archetypes, offering little subversion of traditional gender hierarchies.
  • The setting reflects demographic homogeneity without the inclusion of diverse ethnic groups.
  • The plot lacks broader cultural critiques or progressive thematic engagement.

AI Analysis

An Almost Perfect Scam operates primarily as a localized crime comedy. The narrative architecture relies on genre-standard tropes of investigation and underworld conflict rather than intentional intersectional exploration. The film's focus on the Podhale region and the Central Investigation Bureau suggests a preference for traditional, localized demographic norms. This results in a lack of visible diversity across most categories. Ultimately, the film prioritizes its crime-driven plot over the disruption of social hierarchies or the integration of diverse identities.

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