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While the City Sleeps
Representation Score
3.3/10
Limited
1950
Director
Lars-Eric Kjellgren
Runtime
102 minutes
Average Rating
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While the City Sleeps offers a gritty look at the fringes of urban life, its diversity is limited by the era's social norms. The film's strength lies in its subversion of the 'ideal citizen' archetype, presenting a protagonist who rejects traditional industriousness. However, the narrative remains largely homogeneous, focusing on male-centric criminal dynamics and lacking visible racial or LGBTQ+ representation. Ultimately, the film is a study of social friction rather than multi-layered identity, providing a critique of stability through the lens of delinquency.
Category Breakdown
Does While the City Sleeps have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story revolves around the criminal underworld and interpersonal dynamics within a traditional social setting.
How does While the City Sleeps portray gender?
The narrative centers on a male protagonist and his interactions with other men. Female characters appear to serve as a domestic backdrop without significant influence.
How racially and ethnically diverse is While the City Sleeps?
The film reflects a homogeneous social environment typical of 1950s Sweden. There is no evidence of racial blending or non-white casting in the narrative.
How does While the City Sleeps represent religion and culture?
The film disrupts mid-century moralism by centering on an unemployed protagonist. It critiques traditional social structures by focusing on the underworld rather than institutional order.
Does While the City Sleeps include disability representation?
There is no information available regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Present on Screen
- Challenges mid-century moralism by centering on anti-social behavior.
- Provides a narrative critique of traditional social stability and civic duty.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered narratives.
- Features a homogeneous social environment with little racial diversity.
- Female characters lack ability to act and serve primarily as a domestic backdrop.
Official Synopsis
Jompa is unemployed - and not keen on getting a job. He still lives with his parents who are tired of his attitude about employment and regular hours. Jompa and his friends spend their time at nightclubs, cafés and doing petty crimes. While playing poker, Jompa becomes indebted to the criminal Kalle Lund. Of course, Jompa is unable to pay, but Kalle gives him a tip: an old fetcher has always a lot of money at home, and if Jompa could get his hands on the money, his troubles would disappear... Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
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