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Guess what I do... at night

Name: Guess what I do... at night
Director: Yiannis Hartomatzidis
Released: 1984
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

1984

Director

Yiannis Hartomatzidis

Runtime

85 minutes

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The film operates within a localized comedic tradition, focusing on a male-driven arc of social mobility. While it introduces ethnic identity through the protagonist's background, the narrative remains centered on traditional comedic clichés. The story prioritizes class-based maneuvering and situational morality over multi-layered complexity. It lacks the systemic subversion or diverse character's ability to drive the story necessary for a higher progressive rating. Ultimately, the film serves as a character study of a specific social subculture, leaning more toward genre conventions than social critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Guess what I do... at night have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story follows a traditional framework centered around a single protagonist, offering no visible non-cisgender representation.

How does Guess what I do... at night portray gender?

Fair

The plot is driven by a singular male protagonist's journey toward wealth. There is no evidence of actively leading female characters or the subversion of traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Guess what I do... at night?

Fair

The narrative engages with ethnic identity through a protagonist raised in a gypsy camp. It focuses on class-based mobility and social performance within this ethnic context.

How does Guess what I do... at night represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores social transgression and economic subversion through scams. It functions as a character study of social maneuvering rather than a systemic critique of institutions.

Does Guess what I do... at night include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

Includes ethnic minority identity through the protagonist's gypsy camp background.
Explores themes of social transgression and the subversion of economic norms.

Limited or Absent

Lacks multi-layered complexity and diverse character representation.
Relies on a singular male-driven narrative arc.
Provides no visible LGBTQ+ or disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Kosmas (Stathis Psaltis) grew up in the gypsy camp and the only thing he does well is to beg. This opens a Beggars school where he teaches. With several other scams succeeds and becomes wealthy. All this until a couple rogue and reverse the situation.

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