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Washed Out

Name: Washed Out
Director: Zrinko Ogresta
Released: 1995
Duration: 87 min

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Representation Score

7.8/10

Good

1995

Director

Zrinko Ogresta

Runtime

87 minutes

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Washed Out is a gritty study of social realism that highlights the psychological erosion of individuals within decaying structures. It successfully deconstructs traditional domestic hierarchies, particularly by depicting masculinity through dysfunction rather than stability. However, the film's narrow focus on a localized Zagreb setting limits its racial and ethnic breadth. The lack of queer representation also constrains its diversity profile. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its commitment to portraying the complexities of underrepresented existence and the systemic failures of social institutions.

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Category Breakdown

Does Washed Out have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. It centers on the protagonist's struggles within a fractured, traditional family structure.

How does Washed Out portray gender?

Good

Jagoda is a key female character navigating systemic neglect. The film challenges traditional masculinity by showing the men in her life as socially paralyzed or functionally inept.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Washed Out?

Limited

The story focuses on urban poverty in Zagreb. Though it lacks ethnic diversity, it includes a war refugee to explore themes of displacement and social exclusion.

How does Washed Out represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film critiques the nuclear family as a site of dysfunction rather than a sanctuary. It emphasizes the lived experiences of underrepresented individuals over idealized social norms.

Does Washed Out include disability representation?

Fair

The narrative explores invisible disabilities through addiction and physical decline. The dying mother and alcoholic brother are shown taking control within their suffering.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles by portraying male figures as socially paralyzed or functionally inept.
Offers a nuanced critique of the nuclear family through a lens of social realism.
Explores themes of displacement and systemic victimhood via the inclusion of a war refugee.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationships.
Features a limited ethnic plurality, focusing strictly on a localized urban setting.
Relies on 'invisible' disabilities rather than explicit representation of diverse physical needs.

Official Synopsis

Post-war Zagreb, 1995. University student Jagoda lives in a decaying apartment with her sickly mother, alcoholic brother and depressed father. She decides to find some peace in a relationship with her boyfriend, a soldier named Zlatko, however, when they decide to take their relationship a step-further, they can't seem to find the time to do so and cracks in their clashing worldviews and personalities begin to show.

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