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Şaban, a Man from the Middle Class

Name: Şaban, a Man from the Middle Class
Director: Kartal Tibet
Released: 1984
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

1984

Director

Kartal Tibet

Runtime

82 minutes

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Şaban, a Man from the Middle Class primarily critiques socioeconomic issues rather than exploring intersecting identities. It employs the 'lovable rogue' archetype to challenge social hierarchies and the perceived superiority of the elite. The film effectively highlights the economic struggles of the working class, making their plight a central moral issue. However, it adheres to traditional gender roles and straight-centered structures typical of its time. Overall, the work offers a nuanced examination of power dynamics within a localized context, emphasizing socioeconomic issues over demographic diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Şaban, a Man from the Middle Class have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on heterosexual relationships and does not include any characters with non-cisgender identities.

How does Şaban, a Man from the Middle Class portray gender?

Limited

The movie follows traditional gender roles, but the male lead challenges the alpha-male stereotype through humor. However, the female lead's actions are often influenced by male characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Şaban, a Man from the Middle Class?

Fair

The cast is predominantly Turkish, reflecting a local setting. The film does not feature diverse racial backgrounds but centers on the experiences of the Turkish working class.

How does Şaban, a Man from the Middle Class represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques capitalist systems and class divisions by showing the struggles of a factory clerk against an oil tycoon. It highlights the systemic pressures faced by ordinary workers.

Does Şaban, a Man from the Middle Class include disability representation?

Fair

There are no characters with explicit physical or neurological disabilities. The protagonist's clumsiness is used for comedic effect and ties into his social status.

Present on Screen

Critiques capitalist structures and class stratification.
Centers the struggles of the working class.
Uses a clumsy clerk as a heroic figure to challenge social norms.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
Depicts traditional gender roles where female influence is limited by men.
Features a culturally homogeneous cast with limited racial diversity.

Official Synopsis

Şaban, who works as a clerk in a factory, is madly in love with Bahar, who works as a secretary in the same factory and attends university thanks to the financial support of the famous oil tycoon Adnan Bıçakçı. However, Bahar has her eye on the famous athlete Erkan. After Adnan Bıçakçı reveals that Bahar is his granddaughter, she is kidnapped by gangsters. However, the only person who tries to rescue her is not her boyfriend Erkan, but Orta Direk Şaban.

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