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In Our Time

Name: In Our Time
Director: Vincent Sherman
Released: 1944
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1944

Director

Vincent Sherman

Runtime

110 minutes

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In Our Time is a period drama reflecting the social norms of the mid-20th century. It relies on traditional romantic structures and lacks diverse representation. The film highlights female competence and modernization efforts but is limited by its focus on established European social hierarchies and traditional values.

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Category Breakdown

Does In Our Time have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows the traditional romantic norms of the 1940s, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does In Our Time portray gender?

Fair

Jennifer actively drives economic change by modernizing the family farm with new technology, showing strong leadership and initiative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is In Our Time?

Limited

The cast and setting are primarily white and Anglo-European, with no significant racial diversity.

How does In Our Time represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on the traditional Western values of marriage and property ownership, depicting the struggle for stability amid social upheaval.

Does In Our Time include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or documented depictions of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the main storyline.

Present on Screen

Jennifer's active role in modernizing the family farm showcases her leadership and initiative.
The film explores the tension between aristocratic traditions and modern self-sufficiency.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial and ethnic diversity, focusing almost exclusively on white, Anglo-European characters.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth individuals.
The film reinforces traditional social hierarchies without challenging them.

Official Synopsis

It is early 1939 in Poland when Mrs. Bromley and Jennifer come to buy antiques for her business in London. Jennifer meets Count Stephen and they wine, dine and see the sights though out the city. He wishes to marry, but his family is against plain Jennifer. When she tries to leave, he catches her at the train station and they are married. To be self sufficient, they modernize the family farm with tractors and increase production, but then Germany starts the war.

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