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Kassen stemmer

Name: Kassen stemmer
Director: Ebbe Langberg
Released: 1976

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1976

Director

Ebbe Langberg

Runtime

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Kassen stemmer is a traditional crime comedy that emphasizes genre clichés over social representation. The plot centers on a generational clash involving financial fraud and class-based corruption. While the film provides a mild critique of the upper class, it remains rooted in the demographic and social norms of 1970s Denmark. The narrative structure reinforces traditional hierarchies rather than challenging them. Overall, the film lacks complexity in representing diverse identities and does not engage with progressive social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does Kassen stemmer have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories centered around queer experiences. The plot revolves around heists and conflicts based on class differences.

How does Kassen stemmer portray gender?

Fair

The story is dominated by male characters, focusing on a conflict between younger and older men. There are no strong roles for women in the narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Kassen stemmer?

Limited

The film reflects the homogeneous demographics of 1970s Denmark. It does not feature a diverse cast or include perspectives from different cultures.

How does Kassen stemmer represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film offers a mild critique of the upper class and economic systems. It uses a heist cliché to question the morality of the wealthy elite.

Does Kassen stemmer include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities mentioned in the film.

Present on Screen

Provides a critique of established economic institutions and upper-class corruption.
Uses a classic 'Robin Hood' cliché to challenge social hierarchies through comedy.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Features a heavily male-centric hierarchy with little role for women.
Reflects a lack of racial and ethnic diversity typical of its era.

Official Synopsis

Three young men discover a scam that three somewhat older gentlemen from Aarhus' upper class have set up to avoid bankruptcy. The gentlemen directors have both accounts and safe deposit boxes at the bank branch where one of the young men works, so it seems only natural to give the swindlers a taste of their own medicine, so to speak. The situation is further complicated when a journalist gets wind of the double heist and wants his share of the pie.

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