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En sjöman går iland

Name: En sjöman går iland
Director: Ragnar Arvedson
Released: 1937
Duration: 80 min

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Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

1937

K-16

Director

Ragnar Arvedson

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

En sjöman går iland is shaped by its specific historical and cultural context. The film relies on traditional comedic clichés, such as a quest-based plot and clear distinctions between heroes and villains. It operates within the social and demographic norms of 1930s Scandinavia, lacking the intention to disrupt social norms or provide layered representation. Instead, it focuses on a maritime-to-urban transition. Overall, the film reflects the homogeneous and straight-centered structures of early 20th-century European cinema, prioritizing a standard comedic exploration of mistaken identity and familial duties.

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Category Breakdown

Does En sjöman går iland have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around a captain and his niece, following traditional family dynamics.

How does En sjöman går iland portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles adhere to a conventional structure typical of the 1930s, where the male captain leads the action, while the female character primarily receives information.

How racially and ethnically diverse is En sjöman går iland?

Minimal

The film is set in Stockholm and maritime environments, reflecting the homogeneous society of 1930s Sweden without any multicultural elements.

How does En sjöman går iland represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes institutional integrity and legal consequences of embezzlement, upholding standard social order without challenging Western institutions or promoting radical ideas.

Does En sjöman går iland include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. The narrative does not include neurodivergent representation.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, structured comedic narrative focused on a specific mission.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse representation and fails to explore multi-layered themes.
The narrative depends on traditional, non-diverse social hierarchies.
There is no multicultural or neurodivergent representation.

Official Synopsis

The sailor Axel Nord is asked by his captain to do him a favor before his leave begins. Captain Rundholm wants him to give a letter to his niece in Stockholm. As Nord discovers, it isn't easy to find somebody you never have met, and it isn't made easier by the fact that some crooks believe that the letter contains evidence proving embezzlement in the shipping company.

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