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We Are Not Angels

We Are Not Angels

Representation Score

6.4/10

Good

1992

Director

Srđan Dragojević

Runtime

98 minutes

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We Are Not Angels is a postmodern black comedy that prioritizes systemic critique over demographic inclusivity. It functions as a sophisticated commentary on the socio-political transitions of the era, using satire to dissect national identity and institutional decay. While the film lacks breadth in identity-based representation, it offers deep cultural value. Ultimately, the film's impact lies in its narrative structure rather than its diversity metrics, focusing on the absurdity of political shifts and the vacuum left by crumbling state institutions.

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Category Breakdown

Does We Are Not Angels have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on the sexual escapades of a Belgrade playboy in a hyper-masculine urban environment. It does not explicitly represent non-straight or non-cisgender identities and does not actively challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does We Are Not Angels portray gender?

Fair

Women appear in various roles, from victims to active participants in the underworld. However, the social fabric remains dominated by aggressive, hyper-masculine figures and traditional hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is We Are Not Angels?

Limited

The cast reflects the specific South Slavic demographic of Belgrade during the dissolution of Yugoslavia. It provides a focused look at a particular ethnic identity in crisis rather than diverse racial blending.

How does We Are Not Angels represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film excels at deconstructing traditional institutions and the collapse of socialist structures. It uses moral relativism to critique the rise of hyper-capitalism and the breakdown of the family unit.

Does We Are Not Angels include disability representation?

Limited

The narrative focuses on the psychological and moral struggles of able-bodied protagonists. There is no significant evidence of characters with disabilities being given real power.

Present on Screen

  • Sophisticated critique of the collapse of socialist structures and the rise of hyper-capitalism.
  • Effective use of black comedy to deconstruct national identity and institutional decay.
  • Strong cultural commentary on the breakdown of traditional authority and the family unit.

Limited or Absent

  • Minimal representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
  • Lack of diverse ethnic representation beyond the localized South Slavic context.
  • Absence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities being afforded ability to act.

Official Synopsis

Angel and the devil fight for the soul of a Belgrade playboy who made a young girl pregnant.

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