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Crazy Days

Crazy Days

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

1977

Director

Nikola Babić

Runtime

102 minutes

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Crazy Days is a social realist study of class tension and the psychological effects of economic migration. It avoids nostalgic clichés, focusing instead on how material success impacts communal bonds. The film offers a nuanced look at the socio-economic complexities of the migrant experience and the impact of capitalism on communal bonds. However, it lacks depth in representing gender diversity and LGBTQ+ identities, focusing primarily on male-centric social dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Crazy Days have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on hyper-masculine social rituals such as drinking and gambling. There are no queer narratives or non-conforming gender identities present.

How does Crazy Days portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on male-dominated spaces and competition. The lack of women's ability to drive the story indicates a traditional patriarchal social structure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Crazy Days?

Fair

The film explores the experiences of Dalmatian guest workers as migrants. It captures the tensions between domestic identity and Western European influences.

How does Crazy Days represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative criticizes materialist values and social stratification. It highlights how economic disparities create divisions within traditional Mediterranean customs.

Does Crazy Days include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a nuanced look at the socio-economic complexities of the migrant experience.
  • Effectively deconstructs social hierarchies and the impact of capitalism on communal bonds.
  • Critiques materialist values and social stratification realistically.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of women's ability to drive the story and diverse gender identities.
  • Focuses on hyper-masculine social rituals and competitive posturing.
  • Provides no visibility for LGBTQ+ identities or non-conforming narratives.

Official Synopsis

A group of Dalmatian guest workers from Germany come to their native town on Easter holidays. They usually spend time in a local pub playing cards, drinking and yelling. Jure is the most successful and bragging among them, while Klempo is considered poorest since he didn't built the house or bought a car. Annoyed by poor cards, Klempo places a bet with Jure that he made more money than him. The loser must give everything to winner and then walk around the town naked.

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