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Försök inte med mej...

Name: Försök inte med mej...
Director: Börje Larsson
Released: 1946
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1946

Director

Börje Larsson

Runtime

92 minutes

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This 1946 comedy follows a typical mid-century narrative structure, focusing on personal professional stakes rather than social upheaval. The plot centers on a man's quest to recover a Buddha statue to secure his job. The film adheres closely to the social norms of its time. While it introduces non-Western objects, it does so within a conventional Swedish setting without deeper cultural exploration. Overall, the work lacks multi-layered depth, sticking to a traditional comedic structure that upholds the status quo.

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Category Breakdown

Does Försök inte med mej... have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The main story centers around a male protagonist and a female supporting character.

How does Försök inte med mej... portray gender?

Fair

Björn Norell drives the plot through his professional struggles. Although Ulla plays a significant role in retrieving the statue, her actions remain within a traditional context.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Försök inte med mej...?

Limited

The story includes Buddha statues as key elements, bringing in non-Western artifacts. However, the cast seems to represent typical demographics of 1940s Sweden.

How does Försök inte med mej... represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story unfolds within a traditional Western framework, emphasizing professional stability and the recovery of property. It does not explore Western institutions critically.

Does Försök inte med mej... include disability representation?

Minimal

No visible or hidden disabilities are mentioned or shown in the characters' stories.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of Buddha statues brings non-Western cultural artifacts into the story.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight perspectives.
Gender roles follow traditional patterns, with the male protagonist driving the main plot.
The narrative lacks diverse casting, reflecting only the demographics of 1940s Sweden.

Official Synopsis

Björn Norell, a bookish assistant to an art dealer, is fired because of his inability to find the third of a trio of Buddha statues. In order to get his job back, Norell, goes on a hunt to find it in order to get his job back. Meanwhile, the art dealer has sent his daughter Ulla after him to retrieve the statue. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.

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