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It Happened at Midnight
Representation Score
5.3/10
Fair
2016
Director
Tina Pakravan
Runtime
101 minutes
Average Rating
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It Happened at Midnight is a nuanced character study that emphasizes emotional independence and cultural authenticity. By focusing on local identities and providing substantial control to its characters, the film stands out within an Iranian context. Despite avoiding overt identity politics, it challenges conventional social expectations through the female protagonist's journey in modern romance. However, the film remains confined by its traditional heterosexual romantic framework and lacks diverse identity representation, especially concerning LGBTQ+ narratives and disability.
Category Breakdown
Does It Happened at Midnight have LGBTQ+ representation?
The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between a male singer and a widow. There are no visible LGBTQ+ narratives or non-cisgender identities.
How does It Happened at Midnight portray gender?
The film gives the female protagonist significant control and independence. Her relationship with the male lead avoids strict patriarchal structures through a balanced exchange of power.
How racially and ethnically diverse is It Happened at Midnight?
The production offers a genuine depiction of Tehran with a mostly Iranian cast. It avoids the Western perspective by emphasizing local identities and social intricacies.
How does It Happened at Midnight represent religion and culture?
The narrative examines the conflict between personal desires and societal norms. It gently critiques rigid social rules through the lens of individual happiness.
Does It Happened at Midnight include disability representation?
There are no representations of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the narrative.
Present on Screen
- Offers a genuine, culturally specific portrayal of contemporary Tehran.
- Features a female protagonist with significant emotional independence and autonomy.
- Avoids Western-centric clichés by highlighting local social nuances and identities.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
- Does not depict physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
- Relies on a traditional heterosexual romantic framework.
Official Synopsis
When the resident singer at a venue that hosts weddings and funerals abruptly quits his job, a young, charming new singer (Hamed Behdad) is hired. Unexpectedly, a romantic relationship begins to develop between him and older, widowed woman who also works at the venue, though neither is immediately aware of the other’s emotions. The romance that ensues creates as much chaos as it does tenderness. This is a star-studded and incredibly entertaining ride.
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