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The Upstarts
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5.1/10
Fair
1953
Director
Bojan Stupica
Runtime
107 minutes
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The Upstarts provides a sophisticated critique of class and social stratification set in 1890s Trieste. While it effectively deconstructs the ethical failures of the upper class, the representation of diverse identities remains limited. The film's strength lies in its rich cultural perspective, which incorporates Slovenian literary traditions to challenge traditional Western institutions. It offers a nuanced look at the multi-ethnic tensions inherent to the Mediterranean and Central European setting. However, the production adheres to a traditional dramatic framework regarding identity, lacking representation of disabilities and LGBTQ+ characters.
Category Breakdown
Does The Upstarts have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any explicitly LGBTQ+ characters or situations involving non-straight relationships. It focuses on the moral decay of the upper class in the late 1800s, possibly through conventional family or romantic scandals.
How does The Upstarts portray gender?
The drama examines the domestic life and social roles of women in high society. It highlights the restrictive nature of aristocratic expectations, but there is no clear evidence of challenging traditional male leadership.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Upstarts?
Set in 1890s Trieste, the film showcases a multi-ethnic environment influenced by Slovenian, Italian, and Austro-Hungarian cultures. The narrative centers on non-Anglo-Saxon perspectives through its Slovenian literary heritage.
How does The Upstarts represent religion and culture?
The film critiques the class hierarchy and the corruption of established social orders. It dismantles the bourgeoisie, presenting the upper class as a site of systemic ethical failure.
Does The Upstarts include disability representation?
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities playing a central role in the plot or being integrated into the narrative.
Present on Screen
- Strong institutional critique that exposes the corruption of the upper class and traditional social hierarchies.
- Rich multi-ethnic setting that integrates Slovenian, Italian, and Austro-Hungarian cultural influences.
- Non-Anglo-Saxon perspective rooted in Slovenian literary traditions.
Limited or Absent
- Lack of visible or invisible disability representation within the narrative.
- Absence of explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.
- Limited evidence of challenging traditional male leadership or gender hierarchies.
Official Synopsis
Film about moral decay of Trieste elite during 1890s based on novel by Slovenian writer Janko Kersnik.
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