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Thieves Trick

Name: Thieves Trick
Director: Samih El Nakash
Released: 2009
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2009

Director

Samih El Nakash

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Thieves Trick operates as a conventional crime-comedy centered on the mechanics of a heist. The narrative follows established genre clichés, focusing on plot suspense rather than deconstructing social hierarchies. Character development is driven by situational ethics and plot needs, lacking evidence of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or subversion of systemic norms. The film maintains a traditional cinematic profile, lacking the specific character depth or casting details necessary to assess its impact on social or cultural representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Thieves Trick have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with non-straight identities or LGBTQ+ narratives. It focuses on the plot without addressing these aspects.

How does Thieves Trick portray gender?

Fair

The movie does not highlight female characters with significant roles in driving the story. It follows typical genre conventions without emphasizing gender equality.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Thieves Trick?

Fair

The film may present a non-Western perspective due to its cultural context, but there is no specific information confirming diverse ethnic representation or challenging casting norms.

How does Thieves Trick represent religion and culture?

Fair

The storyline revolves around a criminal enterprise that may suggest moral relativism. However, it is unclear if the film actively critiques Western institutions or promotes anti-capitalist views.

Does Thieves Trick include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the inclusion or portrayal of characters with disabilities, either visible or invisible.

Present on Screen

Provides a non-Western perspective through its regional cinematic context.

Limited or Absent

Lacks characters with non-straight identities or LGBTQ+ narratives.
Does not show female characters with significant roles in driving the story.
Provides no information about the representation of characters with disabilities.
Does not demonstrate the subversion of traditional gender or ethnic hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A band of thieves get together and begin planning the heist of a lifetime. Will they succeed or will their planning be in vain?

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