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Stormy Night

Name: Stormy Night
Director: Jean Georgescu
Released: 1943
Duration: 70 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Minimal

1943

Director

Jean Georgescu

Runtime

70 minutes

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Stormy Night functions as a traditional period comedy set in the social hierarchies of 1876 Bucharest. The narrative depends on established domestic clichés and romantic conflicts typical of its time. While the film is a significant piece of Romanian cinematic history, it does not challenge social or gendered expectations. Instead, it upholds the patriarchal structures of the 19th century through its central plot of marital surveillance. The absence of diverse representation reflects the historical and genre-specific context of the production, focusing on a homogeneous social landscape.

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Category Breakdown

Does Stormy Night have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story revolves around a husband, a wife, and a male associate involved in a domestic triangle. There are no queer narratives or non-cisgender identities represented.

How does Stormy Night portray gender?

Fair

The plot centers on a husband trying to control his wife through surveillance. women's ability to drive the story is shown through suspicion and patriarchal oversight rather than independence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Stormy Night?

Minimal

Set in 1876 Bucharest, the film features a homogeneous cast. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast that would challenge the era's demographic norms.

How does Stormy Night represent religion and culture?

Limited

As a musical comedy, the film emphasizes traditional storytelling and social cohesion. The premise aligns with 19th-century social norms regarding marital honor.

Does Stormy Night include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about the depiction of physical or neurodivergent characters.

Present on Screen

The film serves as a foundational piece of Romanian cinematic history, establishing a national cinematic language.

Limited or Absent

The narrative reinforces patriarchal control by showing women's ability to drive the story through the lens of husband-led surveillance.
The cast lacks ethnic diversity, reflecting a homogeneous view of the 1876 Bucharest setting.
The story adheres strictly to traditional romantic structures without exploring queer identities.

Official Synopsis

Bucharest, 1876. Don Dumitrache instructs his trusted man, Chiriac, to watch his young wife, Veta. Dumitrache is sure that Veta having an affair, she does not know is that her lover is Chiriac own...

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