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When Bubbles Burst

Name: When Bubbles Burst
Director: Hans Petter Moland
Released: 2012
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2012

Director

Hans Petter Moland

Runtime

90 minutes

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Hans Petter Moland shifts from psychological drama to systemic economic analysis in this documentary. The film prioritizes fiscal mechanics and macroeconomics over character-driven narratives, resulting in limited traditional identity-based representation. Because the film's focus is on global financial structures, it lacks specific evidence of diverse casting, women's ability to drive the story, or disability representation. However, it gains merit through its systemic critique of financial instability and engagement with broader cultural and anti-capitalist themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does When Bubbles Burst have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on financial bubbles and economic trends without featuring any LGBTQ+ characters, themes of gender identity, or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does When Bubbles Burst portray gender?

Limited

The subject matter centers on global finance, which traditionally emphasizes male-dominated structures. The film does not feature any women's ability to drive the story or subversion of masculine leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is When Bubbles Burst?

Fair

While the film explores global economic trends, it lacks a diverse cast or non-white perspectives, focusing instead on abstract market mechanics.

How does When Bubbles Burst represent religion and culture?

Good

The documentary offers a critique of systemic volatility and Western financial institutions, engaging with broader cultural and anti-capitalist themes.

Does When Bubbles Burst include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative focuses solely on economic theory and market trends without any representation of neurodivergent individuals or characters with physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Examines the instability of Western financial institutions, offering a systemic critique.
Offers a broad view of international markets through its focus on global economic trends.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of diverse ethnic perspectives or a diverse cast to drive the narrative.
Does not include characters or themes related to LGBTQ+ identities or gender diversity.
Provides no evidence of inclusion regarding neurodivergent individuals or physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

It is becoming increasingly difficult to protect ourselves from extreme financial volatility. This feature documentary will examine the mechanics behind bubbles and crashes, and discuss trends and visions for the future.

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