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Aliens Are to Be Blamed for Everything

Name: Aliens Are to Be Blamed for Everything
Director: Zoran Čalić
Released: 1991
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Limited

1991

Director

Zoran Čalić

Runtime

86 minutes

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Aliens Are to Be Blamed for Everything is a satirical comedy that emphasizes social and political critique over identity-driven storytelling. By using extraterrestrials, the film examines the weaknesses of local governance and the superficial nature of election campaigns. While the film provides a sharp critique of institutional corruption and human behavior, it maintains a traditional demographic profile. The focus on male law enforcement figures and a provincial setting limits its scope for diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Aliens Are to Be Blamed for Everything have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight storylines. The plot mainly revolves around political satire and law enforcement themes.

How does Aliens Are to Be Blamed for Everything portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on two male police officers, Boki and Pajko, who embody traditional masculine roles and authority figures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Aliens Are to Be Blamed for Everything?

Fair

The provincial setting implies a homogeneous ethnic makeup. There is no indication of non-white or racially diverse casting.

How does Aliens Are to Be Blamed for Everything represent religion and culture?

Good

The film criticizes institutional corruption by using aliens as scapegoats, providing a sophisticated critique of systemic issues.

Does Aliens Are to Be Blamed for Everything include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of neurodivergence or physical disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Uses speculative elements to offer a sophisticated critique of systemic social dysfunction.
Effectively challenges the integrity of political institutions through sharp satirical storytelling.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight storylines.
Relies on conventional masculine archetypes through its central law enforcement protagonists.
Shows a lack of documented racial or ethnic diversity within the provincial setting.

Official Synopsis

The election campaign in a small provincial town is in full swing. Candidates for ministry position pop up elsewhere, promising "milk and honey" to the voters. Two inseparable policemen, Boki and Pajko, are in charge of peace and order. Everything goes as usual until unexpected visitor from space shows up.

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