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Signál

Name: Signál
Director: Tomáš Řehořek
Released: 2012

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2012

Director

Tomáš Řehořek

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Signál is a localized comedy-drama that adheres to traditional narrative frameworks. The story centers on two male technicians and a village dispute over financial rewards, focusing on a narrow, conventional demographic. The setting suggests a socially homogeneous environment, typical of rural Czech productions. This lack of multi-layered complexity results in a narrative that prioritizes local clichés over progressive or diverse storytelling. Ultimately, the film functions as a character-driven piece about greed and technology rather than a vehicle for social or cultural subversion.

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Category Breakdown

Does Signál have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story focuses on local technological conflicts rather than queer perspectives.

How does Signál portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around two male protagonists, Filos and Kája, where their roles are central to the plot. The narrative follows conventional dramatic structures without challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Signál?

Limited

The film is set in a remote Czech village and appears to prioritize a homogeneous social environment. There is no indication of racial diversity or non-white casting.

How does Signál represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot explores the tension between modernity and tradition through the introduction of cell technology. However, it does not clearly critique systemic institutions.

Does Signál include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not provide data on disability representation.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused exploration of the tension between modern technology and traditional village life.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks multi-layered complexity and diverse character identities.
ability to act is heavily concentrated in male protagonists, limiting gender variety.
The setting promotes a homogeneous social environment with little racial diversity.

Official Synopsis

Two young technicians, Filos and Kája, come to a small village that is a bit cut off from the rest of the world in order to find the best place to install a new station for the reception of a cell phone signal. Their arrival understandably arouses a feeling of expectation among the locals, especially when they learn of the interesting financial reward for the owner of the land on which the transmitter will stand. A fight flares up in the village over this reward, and all weapons, those permitted and those not, are put into use. Of course, there is also the question of whether Filos and Kája will be able to live up to the expectations that have been placed on them. Maybe they aren't even who they claim to be...

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