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The Master Detective Lives Dangerously

Name: The Master Detective Lives Dangerously
Director: Olle Hellbom
Released: 1957
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1957

Director

Olle Hellbom

Runtime

92 minutes

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This 1957 crime mystery follows a traditional investigative path centered around a young protagonist. While the film highlights a central role for a young female character, the narrative structure emphasizes conventional mystery clichés over the deconstruction of social hierarchies. The film reflects the standard cinematic and demographic landscape of mid-century Sweden, focusing on a standard plot involving an IOU and a moneylender, using class dynamics as a device for suspense rather than social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Master Detective Lives Dangerously have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight identities. It seems to follow the social norms of 1950s Sweden.

How does The Master Detective Lives Dangerously portray gender?

Fair

Eva-Lotta plays a central role with significant influence, but her investigative work is driven by youthful curiosity rather than challenging societal norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Master Detective Lives Dangerously?

Limited

The cast appears to mirror the homogeneous demographics of mid-century Swedish cinema. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon ensemble.

How does The Master Detective Lives Dangerously represent religion and culture?

Limited

The storyline explores economic disparities through a conflict involving a moneylender. These elements serve as typical crime mystery clichés rather than cultural critiques.

Does The Master Detective Lives Dangerously include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

The film features a female protagonist, Eva-Lotta, who drives the narrative through her own investigative curiosity.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting the demographic homogeneity of its era.
There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
The narrative adheres to traditional social norms and lacks depth in addressing multiple aspects of identity.

Official Synopsis

When Eva-Lotta climbs the roof of moneylender Gren's house. Through a window she overhears a turbulent conversation about an IOU. A few days later she finds Gren dead.

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