
We Are Not Angels 2
2005

Representation Score
Good
1992
Director
Srđan Dragojević
Runtime
98 minutes
Average Rating
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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.
Category Breakdown
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Angel and the devil fight for the soul of a Belgrade playboy who made a young girl pregnant.

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