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Surfers’ Time

Name: Surfers’ Time
Director: Jacek Gąsiorowski
Released: 2005
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

2005

Director

Jacek Gąsiorowski

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Surfers' Time is a typical crime-comedy that centers almost exclusively on male characters within a criminal underworld. The narrative follows three young men through a botched job using well-established genre conventions. The film adheres to traditional crime-comedy clichés without challenging social hierarchies. It lacks complexity in representing various identities, sticking to a conventional approach that does not broaden cinematic norms. Overall, the production lacks representation across gender, race, and identity, reflecting a narrow perspective typical of mid-2000s regional crime comedies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Surfers’ Time have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories that explore non-cisgender identities. The story focuses solely on male characters in a criminal comedy setting.

How does Surfers’ Time portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a group of male protagonists. There are no female characters with significant roles or challenges to traditional masculine leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Surfers’ Time?

Limited

There is no indication of a non-white or ethnically diverse cast. The film follows a conventional casting approach that may lack diversity.

How does Surfers’ Time represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores themes of criminality and dysfunctional organizations. It stays within genre standards without a clear cultural critique.

Does Surfers’ Time include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are present in the narrative. The film does not address disability issues.

Present on Screen

The film uses established crime-comedy clichés to create situational irony and maintain narrative momentum.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks gender diversity, failing to include female characters with meaningful roles.
There is a notable absence of racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
The film does not provide representation for LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Three young guys got work from unlucky gangster... they try to make a great job but everything goes wrong

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