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Komtessen på Steenholt

Name: Komtessen på Steenholt
Director: Emanuel Gregers
Released: 1939
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Minimal

1939

Director

Emanuel Gregers

Runtime

99 minutes

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Komtessen på Steenholt is a period comedy that upholds the social and class hierarchies of its time. While the film centers around a female protagonist, it adheres closely to the conventional norms of 1930s European cinema. The story lacks complexity, focusing instead on maintaining traditional roles and responsibilities. This results in a narrative that reinforces the status quo rather than challenging it.

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Category Breakdown

Does Komtessen på Steenholt have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities. It follows traditional romantic storylines typical of Danish comedies from the 1930s.

How does Komtessen på Steenholt portray gender?

Fair

Countess Ellie Stenholt plays a central role as the main character. However, her actions are focused on maintaining the family's estate and upholding traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Komtessen på Steenholt?

Minimal

The film is set in a homogenous Danish aristocratic society. There is no indication of a diverse cast or characters from different racial backgrounds.

How does Komtessen på Steenholt represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes the restoration of traditional Western social structures, such as the landed aristocracy. It focuses on preserving the declining social order without challenging existing moral frameworks.

Does Komtessen på Steenholt include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities featured in the film.

Present on Screen

The film features a strong female protagonist, Countess Ellie Stenholt, who drives the central plot.
The lead character actively manages her family's estate, showing initiative.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies heavily on traditional class and gender roles.
The social environment is homogeneous, with no racial or ethnic diversity.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disability.

Official Synopsis

After staying 3 years in America the Countess Ellie Stenholt (Marguerite Viby) returns home to Denmark and the family estate Stenholt. She finds that everything isn't going well noticing that the estate is falling apart and money is short.

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