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Holiday in Expectation of a Holiday

Name: Holiday in Expectation of a Holiday
Director: Leila Gordeladze
Released: 1989
Duration: 190 min

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

1989

Director

Leila Gordeladze

Runtime

190 minutes

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Holiday in Expectation of a Holiday offers a localized, character-driven exploration of childhood in pre-war Sukhumi. It emphasizes emotional intelligence and regional identity over modern commercialism. The film successfully provides a non-Western perspective, using the complex Caucasian setting to break typical cinematic uniformity. Its focus on a sensitive protagonist adds moral depth to the coming-of-age genre. However, the narrative lacks explicit engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or disability representation. Additionally, the gender focus remains traditionally centered on a male lead, despite the presence of significant female figures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Holiday in Expectation of a Holiday have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly mention LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The story focuses on the protagonist's family life and general social interactions.

How does Holiday in Expectation of a Holiday portray gender?

Fair

Though centered around a male protagonist, the presence of an aunt highlights significant female roles in the household. The boy's sensitivity may subtly challenge traditional masculine stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Holiday in Expectation of a Holiday?

Good

Set in Sukhumi, the film showcases a multi-ethnic Caucasian community. This regional, non-Western perspective diverges from the homogeneity of mainstream global cinema.

How does Holiday in Expectation of a Holiday represent religion and culture?

Good

The film presents a localized cultural view through communal and familial bonds. It examines morality from a child's perspective on societal issues.

Does Holiday in Expectation of a Holiday include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the provided information.

Present on Screen

Presents a non-Western, non-Anglo-centric perspective through its Georgian setting.
Explores nuanced themes of moral sensitivity and the loss of childhood innocence.
Provides a culturally specific look at communal life and regional identity.

Limited or Absent

Does not include visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Lacks characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Maintains a traditional gender focus centered on a male protagonist.

Official Synopsis

In the pre-war years in Sukhumi, Chik lived in the family of his aunt - a playful, but smart and kind boy. His days are filled with chores, studies, walks with friends, and, sometimes, skirmishes with the guys in the neighboring yard. From the attentive gaze of the boy, adult problems do not hide. Sensitive Chick suffers involuntarily when he sees injustice and cruelty.

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