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Humbled And Dejected

Name: Humbled And Dejected
Director: Apostolos Tegopoulos
Released: 1968
Duration: 162 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1968

Director

Apostolos Tegopoulos

Runtime

162 minutes

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Humbled And Dejected follows a traditional rags-to-riches storyline, focusing on Manousos's journey from rural poverty to musical success in Athens. The narrative relies on conventional dramatic clichés, such as the struggle of the working class and the pursuit of individual success through talent. The film adheres to the standard cinematic frameworks of its time, emphasizing a typical arc of upward mobility and romantic stability. It does not disrupt traditional social hierarchies or explore diverse identities. While addressing socio-economic realities, the film remains a traditional social drama. The conflict is driven by familial antagonism and external interference, rather than a critique of established social or cultural institutions.

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Category Breakdown

Does Humbled And Dejected have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a heterosexual relationship between Manousos and Eleni. There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Humbled And Dejected portray gender?

Fair

The male protagonist drives the professional and economic plot. Eleni serves as a central emotional figure, though her role is primarily defined by her relationship to the male lead.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Humbled And Dejected?

Limited

The story focuses on a homogeneous Greek community. While it shows class-based diversity, there is no representation of racial or ethnic plurality.

How does Humbled And Dejected represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines class struggle and the tension between rural and urban life. It aligns with traditional values concerning social mobility and the nuclear family.

Does Humbled And Dejected include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the plot.

Present on Screen

Offers a portrayal of the socio-economic realities and struggles of the working class.
Highlights the cultural tension between rural and urban life.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth perspectives.
Features a gendered narrative where the female lead's role is defined by her relationship to the male protagonist.
Does not include racial or ethnic plurality within its Greek setting.
Fails to address or include characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Manousos is the biggest child of a poor and crowded family living in the province. After finishing his term, he decides to work in Athens to help his mother. His friends and acquaintances are detestable, but he will find work as a singer in a nightclub. Soon she knows success and marries Eleni. But her brother wants to spoil their happiness.

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