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Plum Juice

Name: Plum Juice
Director: Branko Baletić
Released: 1981
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1981

Director

Branko Baletić

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Plum Juice is a social drama that emphasizes structural critique over identity-based representation. The film explores the tension between grassroots creativity and bureaucratic machinery. It uses the conflict between an artist and local authorities to challenge institutional power. However, the film lacks specific visibility for many modern diversity metrics. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ or disability representation, and gender dynamics remain centered on a male-dominated power structure. The cultural depth comes from its regional Balkan context and anti-institutional themes rather than explicit multi-layered focus.

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Category Breakdown

Does Plum Juice have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Plum Juice portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist and local authorities, with no visible actively leading roles for women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Plum Juice?

Fair

The Yugoslav setting suggests a multi-ethnic society, but the film does not provide specific details about ethnic diversity or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

How does Plum Juice represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques established institutions and systemic power, highlighting the tension between individual artistic ability to act and commercial interests of local authorities.

Does Plum Juice include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the depiction of physical or neurodivergent characters in the film.

Present on Screen

Provides a strong critique of institutional power and systemic authority.
Explores the tension between individual artistic ability to act and commercial interests.
Reflects the complex, multi-ethnic social fabric of the Yugoslav era.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
Provides no visible evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Does not explicitly detail the presence of women in actively leading roles.

Official Synopsis

DJ from a small town plans to organize a great artistic happening. His plans coincide with those by local bigwigs who desperately want to promote a local food company.

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