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Six Black Girls

Name: Six Black Girls
Director: Ladislav Rychman
Released: 1969

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

1969

Director

Ladislav Rychman

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Six Black Girls is a period-specific mystery that adheres to the traditional cinematic structures of 1969 Czechoslovakia. The narrative relies on conventional detective clichés, focusing on a missing manuscript and a central investigation led by male figures. While the film provides a clever critique of institutional absurdity and bureaucracy, it lacks depth in representing diverse identities. Characters function primarily to move the plot forward within a localized, culturally specific framework. Ultimately, the film does not attempt to challenge social hierarchies, instead presenting a world defined by the era's demographic homogeneity and traditional gender roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does Six Black Girls have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The plot revolves around a detective procedural and a missing manuscript without addressing non-straight relationships.

How does Six Black Girls portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on male characters, including the detective and a senior lecturer. Female assistants play supporting roles within the library's organizational structure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Six Black Girls?

Limited

Reflecting its 1969 Czechoslovakian context, the film features a homogeneous cast. There is no indication of non-white casting or racial diversity within the narrative.

How does Six Black Girls represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film offers a satirical look at institutional bureaucracy through the lens of a scientific library. It critiques rigid organizational systems rather than specific religious or ideological frameworks.

Does Six Black Girls include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No representation in this category is present in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Offers a satirical critique of institutional bureaucracy and systemic eccentricity.
Provides an engaging genre-based mystery centered on a unique historical manuscript.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a very homogeneous cast.
Female characters occupy subordinate, service-oriented roles rather than driving the plot.
Provides no representation for LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Detective Lieutenant Boruvka (Lubomír Lipský) is called to the State Scientific Library to investigate the loss of a precious manuscript, the Infernal Psalter of the Occult Sciences by Master Peregrinus from the eleventh century, written in a secret script which has only recently been deciphered by senior lecturer Zajíc (Josef Chvalina). Chaos is reigning in the labyrinth of passages and halls of the former monastery where the library is housed. In order to save space the director of the library has introduced a peculiar system. The books are arranged in the bookcases according to height and six girls dressed in black, the library assistants, are quite happy to cut volumes down to size in case of need. Boruvka refuses the case, since he is specialist in murders. He has to return to the investigation, however, when senior lecturer Zajíc disappears.

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