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Man of the World

Name: Man of the World
Director: Obrad Gluščević
Released: 1965
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1965

Director

Obrad Gluščević

Runtime

101 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Man of the World is a period-specific comedy that adheres to mid-century conventions rather than offering a multi-layered approach to diversity. It focuses on individual roles and the socio-economic realities of migration between the Mediterranean and Central Europe. The film's structure is conventional, prioritizing a male-driven plot centered on economic pursuits. While it touches on cultural displacement, it lacks the breadth of representation found in more modern, diverse narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Man of the World have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or LGBTQ+ orientations. The protagonist’s behavior as a womanizer emphasizes traditional heterosexual relationships.

How does Man of the World portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male protagonist's ambitions and social interactions. Women are mentioned indirectly through his actions, but the plot follows a traditional gender hierarchy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Man of the World?

Fair

The film delves into the migration experiences of people from the Dalmatian coast to Germany. This provides a framework for understanding regional identity and the outsider experience within a specific European context.

How does Man of the World represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores the tension between regional identity and the economic opportunities offered by Germany. It looks at the appeal of migrating to Germany through the lens of economic benefits.

Does Man of the World include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

Explores themes of migration and cultural displacement between the Dalmatian coast and Germany.
Provides insight into regional identity and the socio-economic tensions of the 1960s Yugoslav era.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender narratives.
Follows traditional gender hierarchies with a male-centric plot and conventional character archetypes.
Does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A young womanizer from the Dalmatian coastal town goes to Germany hoping to get easy money.

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