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To Live on Love

Name: To Live on Love
Director: Krešimir Golik
Released: 1973
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

6.7/10

Good

1973

Director

Krešimir Golik

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

To Live on Love is a grounded romantic drama that draws strength from its specific cultural and socio-political setting. While it follows traditional heterosexual structures, it offers a meaningful subversion of gendered economic roles through its female protagonist. The film provides an authentic regional perspective by using a South Slavic cast, offering a departure from more homogenized Western cinematic traditions. However, the film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities, focusing primarily on the central romantic and economic struggles of the main characters.

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Category Breakdown

Does To Live on Love have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a heterosexual relationship and does not include any queer narratives or non-cisgender identities.

How does To Live on Love portray gender?

Fair

Marija challenges traditional gender roles by becoming the main financial supporter of her family. Her work supports her partner’s education, defying typical patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is To Live on Love?

Good

The cast accurately represents the South Slavic population in Split, avoiding Western homogenization and providing a genuine local perspective.

How does To Live on Love represent religion and culture?

Good

The story explores the conflict between personal desires and mid-20th century socio-political changes. It emphasizes the collective experience and social context rather than religious exceptionalism.

Does To Live on Love include disability representation?

Limited

The plot focuses on socioeconomic and romantic issues. It does not address physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the character arcs.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles by positioning the female lead as the primary economic provider.
Offers authentic regional representation through a predominantly South Slavic cast.
Provides a nuanced critique of socio-political shifts and systemic structures within a socialist framework.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
Does not provide significant focus on characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Relies on a traditional heterosexual romantic structure.

Official Synopsis

A story about a couple whose problems start when she takes a job as a teacher in order to financially support his education.

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