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The Action Pack

Name: The Action Pack
Director: Vali Dobrogeanu
Released: 2023
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2023

Director

Vali Dobrogeanu

Runtime

99 minutes

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The film stands out by placing a Roma character in a position of institutional authority, challenging traditional stereotypes. However, the story focuses heavily on male relationships, limiting the representation of female characters and diverse gender dynamics. Additionally, there is no evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or those with disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Action Pack have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.

How does The Action Pack portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male relationship between Aurel and Denzel, and there is no mention of female character's ability to drive the story or gender dynamics beyond this relationship.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Action Pack?

Excellent

The film features a Roma protagonist in a position of state authority, which challenges traditional stereotypes.

How does The Action Pack represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques state structures and institutions through satire, suggesting a deconstruction of Western norms.

Does The Action Pack include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film centers a Roma protagonist in a position of institutional authority, disrupting traditional stereotypes.
The use of satire allows the film to critique and deconstruct Western institutional norms.

Limited or Absent

The narrative is heavily male-centric, limiting the visibility of female characters and diverse gender dynamics.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ characters and those with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A police satire about Aurel, a gipsy police officer, on his first day of work. He really wants to prove what he is capable of, but his career is at risk when his friend, Denzel, recruits him in his not so secret operation.

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