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Superfluous

Name: Superfluous
Director: Branko Bauer
Released: 1962
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

1962

Director

Branko Bauer

Runtime

93 minutes

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Superfluous is a period-specific social comedy set in 1962 Yugoslavia. It emphasizes the collective experience of labor actions rather than modern multi-layered issues. The narrative leans heavily on conventional romantic structures and traditional gender stereotypes. While it provides a unique glimpse into socialist-era social movements, it lacks diverse identity markers. Ultimately, the film serves as a window into the socio-economic constructs of its time, highlighting the conflict between personal desires and state-organized communal duties.

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Category Breakdown

Does Superfluous have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any queer narratives or non-straight identities. The plot centers on a traditional romance between Mikajlo and Nada.

How does Superfluous portray gender?

Fair

Gender roles adhere to traditional stereotypes, emphasizing masculine pursuits and romantic ideals. Characters like Malena and Nada are mainly defined in relation to the male protagonist's influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Superfluous?

Fair

The film captures the ethnic makeup of the Balkans during the Yugoslav period. It portrays a homogeneous society typical of mid-century regional cinema.

How does Superfluous represent religion and culture?

Fair

The setting highlights a youth labor action that underscores socialist-era collective values. It examines the tension between personal desires and communal duties.

Does Superfluous include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

Offers a culturally specific perspective on Yugoslav youth labor actions and socialist-era social movements.
Explores the intriguing tension between individual romantic impulses and communal responsibilities.

Limited or Absent

Relies on traditional gendered clichés and masculine-centered romantic pursuits.
Lacks representation of non-straight identities or queer narratives.
Shows a lack of diversity regarding physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Young farmer Mikajlo while on youth labour action falls in love with a student Nada and infatuated with her, he leaves the peasant brigade and Malena, a girl who as if she were overabundant, followed him to work the labour action. Mikajlo's courtship of Nada provokes laughter and ridicule, so ambitious 'Don Juan' returns to his brigade and the girl.

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