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Requiem

Name: Requiem
Director: Časlav Damjanović
Released: 1970
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

1970

Director

Časlav Damjanović

Runtime

83 minutes

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Requiem is a psychological war drama that emphasizes stylistic innovation over contemporary identity representation. While it lacks explicit LGBTQ+ or disability narratives, it challenges traditional heroic clichés through the lens of the Yugoslav Black Wave. The film uses surrealist and experimental techniques to disrupt conventional war narratives, fostering an existential view of conflict rather than a straightforward heroic journey. However, it maintains a traditional masculine-led plot structure centered around a Western protagonist.

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Category Breakdown

Does Requiem have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.

How does Requiem portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male American commando officer, reinforcing traditional masculine roles without showing strong female influence or leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Requiem?

Fair

Set in the Balkans, the film follows a Western protagonist, focusing on the experiences of an American officer and the search for Nazi gold.

How does Requiem represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film employs surrealism to question institutional authority and moral frameworks, emphasizing individual subjective experiences over rigid traditions.

Does Requiem include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with physical or cognitive disabilities.

Present on Screen

Uses surrealist and experimental techniques to challenge conventional war narratives.
Explores complex psychological landscapes and existential crises rather than simple heroism.
Questions institutional authority and moral frameworks through individual subjective experiences.

Limited or Absent

Relies heavily on traditional masculine archetypes and a Western-centric protagonist.
Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender expressions.
Does not depict physical or cognitive disabilities.

Official Synopsis

An American commando officer, in search of his father's killers, becomes part of a plot to capture a trainload of gold bullion destined to finance the Nazi cause. What begins as mission impossible explodes into a battle to rock the Balkans.

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