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Příště budeme chytřejší, staroušku!

Name: Příště budeme chytřejší, staroušku!
Director: Petr Schulhoff
Released: 1982

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1982

Director

Petr Schulhoff

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This satirical comedy explores the themes of greed and failed opportunism through the story of two con artists caught in a cycle of being outmaneuvered by rivals, ultimately ending up back in prison. From a modern perspective, the film lacks complexity in representing diverse identities, sticking closely to the demographic and social norms of 1982 Czechoslovakia. The film's strength lies in its critique of the 'get-rich-quick' mentality, using satire to deconstruct individualistic trickery within a rigid social framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Příště budeme chytřejší, staroušku! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on the professional rivalry between two male protagonists and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.

How does Příště budeme chytřejší, staroušku! portray gender?

Fair

The story is driven by the actions of two male con artists. While there are no explicit exclusions of female characters, the central conflict revolves around male-driven actions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Příště budeme chytřejší, staroušku!?

Limited

Reflecting the demographic homogeneity of 1982 Czechoslovakia, the film does not feature a multi-ethnic cast or diverse racial representation.

How does Příště budeme chytřejší, staroušku! represent religion and culture?

Good

The satire offers a critical view of social and economic systems through crime, providing a skeptical perspective on social mobility.

Does Příště budeme chytřejší, staroušku! include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not provide any information about characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The satirical lens provides a subtle critique of social and economic structures.
The narrative offers a cynical, thoughtful look at individual ability to act and social mobility.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender characters.
The cast reflects the demographic homogeneity of its era, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
The central plot is heavily driven by male protagonists, limiting gender-based ability to act.

Official Synopsis

This satirical comedy depicts the fate of two con artists who constantly encounter sharper and more experienced rivals. In their quest for easy profits, they often change several jobs and come up with a variety of original tricks and thievery. Each time, however, someone else profits from their ideas. And when they seek revenge on their crooked rivals, they end up back where they started - behind bars...

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