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Jasmina

Name: Jasmina
Director: Nedžad Begović
Released: 2010
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2010

Director

Nedžad Begović

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Jasmina succeeds by focusing on a specific, regional identity within a global context. It avoids simplistic clichés by emphasizing the rebuilding of identity after systemic collapse. The film challenges traditional masculine stereotypes by depicting an alcoholic outsider as a surrogate caregiver, disrupting standard expectations of authority. While the film does not engage with LGBTQ+ or neurodivergent themes, its exploration of social hierarchy breakdown and unconventional caregiving offers a nuanced and empathetic narrative structure.

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Category Breakdown

Does Jasmina have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film emphasizes traditional family ties and survival without addressing non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does Jasmina portray gender?

Fair

The story shifts caretaking responsibilities from a grandmother to a male protagonist, highlighting his vulnerability and adaptation to domestic life.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Jasmina?

Good

The film centers on a Bosniak/South Slavic cast in a post-war setting, providing a non-Western perspective and highlighting ethnic identity.

How does Jasmina represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques the limitations of Western institutions in a fragmented society, offering a realistic portrayal of parenthood and community.

Does Jasmina include disability representation?

Good

Chronic health conditions are central to the story, with Safa’s asthma serving as a realistic constraint that fosters interdependence among characters.

Present on Screen

Highlights the emotional labor and domestic vulnerability of the male protagonist, challenging traditional masculine stereotypes.
Centers the Bosniak/South Slavic experience, offering a culturally specific, non-Western perspective.
Uses chronic health conditions as realistic narrative drivers, avoiding superficial plot devices.

Limited or Absent

Does not include representations of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender narratives.
Does not explore neurodivergent themes or broader disability issues beyond physical ailments.

Official Synopsis

Asthmatic grandmother named Safa and her six-month baby granddaughter Jasmina, are transferred in a humanitarian convoy from the besieged Sarajevo to a peaceful small city at the Adriatic coast. By a combination of circumstances, their first neighbour is an alcoholic named Stipe. He is constantly causing troubles and making their lives complicated. During one of her asthma attacks, having no other choices, Safa rings Stipe's bell and hands him the baby. Stipe starts to temporarily take care about baby Jasmina. Safa dies at the hospital and now Stipe is left alone with the baby. He's clumsy, even funny. She becomes his only mission in life. He is not ready to give Jasmina away to anyone. He loved her as if his own granddaughter even daughter. Suddenly someone is at the door. Stipe recognises Jasmina's mother. In spite of all his internal struggles, he returns Jasmina to her mother. Stipe stays alone, again.

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