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A Jungle Book of Regulations

Name: A Jungle Book of Regulations
Director: Stanisław Bareja
Released: 1974
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

1974

Director

Stanisław Bareja

Runtime

91 minutes

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The film mainly serves as a satirical look at systemic issues rather than a platform for diverse representation. Though it doesn't include LGBTQ+ or racial diversity, it stands out by criticizing institutional power. The narrative highlights the individual's fight against oppressive systems, offering a progressive view despite a narrow demographic focus. Ultimately, it explores the tension between individuals and state-regulated life, presenting an anti-institutional perspective.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Jungle Book of Regulations have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't show LGBTQ+ identities or dynamics that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight. It focuses on a traditional family during a divorce.

How does A Jungle Book of Regulations portray gender?

Fair

Wanda's independence and the legal issues around her divorce are central. The story challenges the idea of a perfect family by focusing on the problems of marriage breakdown.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Jungle Book of Regulations?

Limited

The cast and setting reflect the demographics of 1974 Poland, which is predominantly one ethnic group. There is no indication of diverse racial backgrounds.

How does A Jungle Book of Regulations represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film effectively critiques institutions and bureaucracy. It questions the sanctity of homes by showing them as places where systems intrude.

Does A Jungle Book of Regulations include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the provided narrative.

Present on Screen

Strong critique of institutional power and bureaucracy.
Challenges traditional, idealized family structures.
Highlights the struggle against oppressive administrative systems.

Limited or Absent

No representation of LGBTQ+ identities or dynamics.
Limited racial and ethnic diversity in the cast and setting.
No visible portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Janek and Wanda live in a small room in a villa, while other rooms are occupied by offices of various institutions. Janek often stays at work after hours, just to avoid returning to the cramped apartment too early. One day, a man named Malinowski, who once lived in the same small room, visits the couple. He proposes to exchange their room for a new, two-room apartment that he has just received. Janek and Wanda are initially distrustful, but eventually, the exchange takes place. It turns out that Wanda's ex-husband, Jerzy, already lives in the new apartment. Despite the divorce, as he is registered with Wanda, he has the right to continue living in her apartment. Janek tries to find a way to get rid of the intruder.

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