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The Bartender

Name: The Bartender
Director: Dina Shturmanova
Released: 2015
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2015

Director

Dina Shturmanova

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Bartender is a character-driven comedy that emphasizes an individual's journey toward personal transformation. The narrative follows a conventional path of achieving success and social status, limiting its engagement with broader social complexities. While the film touches on the tension between authentic identity and social performance, it remains within a standard comedic framework. It does not actively dismantle established cultural or identity hierarchies. Ultimately, the film lacks the markers necessary to represent a diverse range of human experiences, such as multi-layered identities or systemic critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Bartender have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly feature LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-cisgender identities. The story focuses on the protagonist's personal growth rather than delving into queer experiences.

How does The Bartender portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male protagonist's journey towards success. It lacks female characters who play significant roles or challenge traditional gender power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Bartender?

Limited

The setting suggests a potentially homogeneous social environment. There is no indication of a diverse cast or commitment to racial diversity.

How does The Bartender represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores social mobility and the performance of success. However, it does not prioritize secular views or challenge traditional social structures.

Does The Bartender include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities included in the film.

Present on Screen

Explores themes of social mobility and the psychological tension of maintaining a successful facade.
Provides a focused, character-driven comedic narrative centered on personal transformation.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question traditional gender norms.
Fails to include female characters with significant influence or power.
Does not demonstrate a commitment to racial diversity or multi-ethnic casting.
Misses opportunities to include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Vadim is an ordinary office worker with no prospects, desperate to somehow change his boring life. One afternoon, while pondering his life in a pub, a mysterious bartender offers Vadik a cocktail. Upon drinking this cocktail, Vadik's world is instantly transformed beyond recognition. He is now successful, attractive and interesting. However, Vadik needs to learn how to sustain this new mirage, once the cocktails run out.

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