
Ferry Cross the Mersey
1965

Representation Score
Fair
1961
Director
Žorž Skrigin
Runtime
94 minutes
Average Rating
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The Great Tour is a typical example of mid-century Yugoslav musical comedy. It excels in providing meaningful roles for women in the entertainment industry. However, the film follows conventional clichés of the time and doesn't provide clear evidence of diverse identities or systemic critiques, limiting its progressive impact. The diversity in the film comes from its regional Yugoslav context rather than intentional inclusive casting, resulting in a moderate overall assessment.
Category Breakdown
The film doesn't clearly show any characters who don't identify with the gender they were assigned at birth. Any LGBTQ+ characters might be hidden or implied because of the social norms of the time.
Women like Olivera Marković and Sonja Hlebš have strong roles in the film. They play important parts in the show-business setting, where they have significant influence and control over their performances.
The film is set in Yugoslavia and features a diverse cast from a multi-ethnic region. However, the casting seems to follow a regional pattern without much evidence of actors from different racial backgrounds.
The film focuses on secular social enjoyment and the performance aspects of show business. It moves away from Western individualist morality and reflects the socialist-era production context.
There is no information about the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the cast list or synopsis.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Musical comedy set in show-biz milieu.

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