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The Double

Name: The Double
Director: Nikolay Volev
Released: 1980
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

1980

Director

Nikolay Volev

Runtime

98 minutes

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The Double is a traditional comedy of errors focused on identity confusion. The plot hinges on a classic 'switch' cliché involving a specialist and his cousin, prioritizing professional disruption over social commentary. The film adheres to the cultural norms of 1980s Bulgaria, emphasizing individual competence and familial entanglements. It does not delve into multi-layered or systemic themes. Overall, the narrative upholds traditional social stability, focusing on the chaos resulting from a disruption in professional identity and academic obligations.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Double have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film highlights a close relationship between cousins but does not explore any non-straight identities or queer subtexts.

How does The Double portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around male protagonists and their career paths. The absence of women's ability to drive the story in the main conflict indicates a traditional, male-dominated structure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Double?

Fair

Reflecting Bulgaria’s demographic makeup, the film does not emphasize diverse casting as a central theme.

How does The Double represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative delves into professional responsibilities and academic achievements within established societal norms. It focuses on the disruption of professional order without critiquing systemic issues.

Does The Double include disability representation?

Minimal

No disabilities, either visible or invisible, are mentioned in the character arcs or plot development.

Present on Screen

The film employs a classic, engaging comedy cliché of identity switching.
The narrative presents a clear, structured conflict around professional and academic duties.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks women's ability to drive the story, focusing almost entirely on male protagonists.
The film does not include diverse identities, such as LGBTQ+ and ethnic variety.
There is no representation of disabilities within the character arcs.

Official Synopsis

Denev is a specialist in his area. and has no time to write his dissertation. His cousin Ivan offers his help to switch places wich leeds to catostrophe.

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