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Long Dark Night
Representation Score
2.0/10
Limited
2004
Director
Antun Vrdoljak
Runtime
194 minutes
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Long Dark Night is a traditional historical drama centered on a male protagonist's life. The film follows Iva Kolar from his university years through his role as a Partisan and his political decline. It adheres to conventional storytelling structures and lacks the diverse perspectives found in modern identity-focused works. Its strength lies in its deep engagement with complex Balkan history, but it lacks representation for underrepresented communities.
Category Breakdown
Does Long Dark Night have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not depict any non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. It focuses solely on the male protagonist’s journey.
How does Long Dark Night portray gender?
The story centers around a male protagonist's experiences in academia, war, and politics. It is unclear whether the film challenges or reinforces traditional gender roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Long Dark Night?
The film focuses on Croatian history and does not feature a diverse cast reflecting various ethnic backgrounds.
How does Long Dark Night represent religion and culture?
The narrative explores the Partisan movement and post-war political changes. It looks at the tension between individual actions and larger political shifts.
Does Long Dark Night include disability representation?
The film does not include any characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurological conditions.
Present on Screen
- Deeply engages with complex Croatian historical transitions and socio-political shifts.
- Offers a nuanced look at wartime power dynamics and political downfall.
Limited or Absent
- Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender expressions.
- Does not include characters navigating physical, sensory, or neurological conditions.
- Focuses narrowly on Croatian history without multi-layered racial or ethnic diversity.
Official Synopsis
"Long Dark Night" follows the life of the fictional character Iva Kolar: his experiences as a Croatian University student, his role as a Partisan fighting Hitler's troops during W.W. II, his involvement in his nation's post-war government, and his eventual downfall.
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