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Ring a Ring o' Roses

Name: Ring a Ring o' Roses
Director: Đorđe Milosavljević
Released: 2002
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2002

Director

Đorđe Milosavljević

Runtime

97 minutes

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Ring a Ring o' Roses is a traditional character comedy centered on individual social maneuvering. The central premise of two brothers swapping identities explores the fluidity of social roles but lacks depth in representing diverse identities. The film relies on a male-dominated conflict to drive its situational humor. While it touches on class distinctions between intellectuals and criminals, it does not critically address broader social hierarchies. Overall, the production reflects a localized social landscape, prioritizing character-driven comedy over the representation of diverse identities or the disruption of traditional social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ring a Ring o' Roses have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on heterosexual relationships, particularly a man trying to impress his girlfriend's father. There are no representations of LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives.

How does Ring a Ring o' Roses portray gender?

Fair

The plot revolves around a male-centric conflict between two brothers. Although a woman drives the plot, her role remains secondary to the male characters' struggles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ring a Ring o' Roses?

Fair

Given its Balkan setting, the film likely reflects a localized ethnic makeup. The narrative follows a relatively homogeneous social structure typical of regional comedies.

How does Ring a Ring o' Roses represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines the tension between academics and criminals through role-swapping. It looks at social classes and shifting ethical boundaries.

Does Ring a Ring o' Roses include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The role-swapping premise highlights the friction between different social classes.
The narrative critiques social institutions through the lens of academic and criminal spheres.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives.
Gender roles are traditional, with women primarily serving as catalysts for male characters.
There are no characters with disabilities included.

Official Synopsis

Ringeraja is a movie about two brothers, Ringe and Raja. One of them is a criminal, while the other one is a graduate student - two different worlds. The criminal is trying to please his girlfriend's father, so he asks his brother to switch roles. He is going to pretend to be a student, and the real student has to act like a criminal.

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