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The Farmer Forsworn

Name: The Farmer Forsworn
Director: Leopold Hainisch
Released: 1941
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1941

Director

Leopold Hainisch

Runtime

94 minutes

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The Farmer Forsworn is a period-specific drama that closely follows the social and structural norms of 1941. It lacks diverse representation, focusing instead on a localized, homogeneous setting. While the film does not offer multi-layered complexity, it provides a nuanced exploration of gendered power struggles. Ultimately, it reinforces traditional institutions without offering a systemic critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Farmer Forsworn have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on traditional relationships and inheritance, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.

How does The Farmer Forsworn portray gender?

Fair

Paula takes control by gaining economic and legal authority over the farm, challenging traditional gender roles. However, the story revolves around the male protagonist's struggle to accept this change.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Farmer Forsworn?

Minimal

The film portrays a homogeneous community focused on local agrarian life, with no indication of racial or ethnic diversity.

How does The Farmer Forsworn represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story functions as a cautionary tale emphasizing legal and ethical boundaries, highlighting the importance of land ownership and the sanctity of wills within traditional social structures.

Does The Farmer Forsworn include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Paula's character challenges traditional domestic expectations by taking control of the farm.
The narrative delves into complex power dynamics within a traditional setting.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ diversity.
It adheres to conventional social hierarchies without providing a systemic critique.
There is no representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After his stepbrother Jacob dies in an accident, farmer Matthias Ferner learns from Paula, Jacob's spouse of many years, that she and her two children will inherit the whole farm. She takes over command immediately, failing to realize that Matthias must feel like her servant. So he searches and destroys his brother's will and even swears perjury in court - but there's a witness he didn't count in.

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