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Schöne Tage

Name: Schöne Tage
Director: Fritz Lehner
Released: 1982
Duration: 152 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1982

Director

Fritz Lehner

Runtime

152 minutes

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Schöne Tage is a naturalistic drama centered on family dysfunction. Its strength lies in avoiding an idealized portrayal of the home, focusing instead on the tension between a child and a neglectful father. However, the film's narrow focus on a homogeneous demographic limits its broader social impact. Ultimately, it serves as a character-driven exploration of family breakdown rather than a progressive social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does Schöne Tage have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-straight identities. The main focus is on a traditional family structure.

How does Schöne Tage portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a conflict between a boy and his father. While it questions the traditional provider role, women mainly act as catalysts for the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Schöne Tage?

Minimal

Set in Carinthia, the film reflects the local demographics without showing any multi-ethnic casting or diverse racial viewpoints.

How does Schöne Tage represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story challenges the idea of an ideal family by showing a dysfunctional home life. It avoids traditional nurturing roles by depicting a father who disrupts the family.

Does Schöne Tage include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges the 'ideal father' stereotype by showing a disruptive and non-nurturing parent.
Avoids the 'happy family' cliché through a realistic depiction of domestic strife.

Limited or Absent

Lacks LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-straight identities.
Female characters have limited influence and mainly serve as plot catalysts.
The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a narrow demographic range.

Official Synopsis

Franz Holl, 6 years old, is sent off by his mother and stepfather to live on his father's farm. His father turns out to be a mischievous man who won't grant him any chance in life. The roles are played by amateur actors from Carinthia.

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