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Great Times

Name: Great Times
Director: Štefan Uher
Released: 1979
Duration: 78 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

1979

Director

Štefan Uher

Runtime

78 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Štefan Uher’s drama centers on the disruption of innocence during the final days of World War II. By presenting the complexities of war through the eyes of children in rural areas, the film emphasizes humanistic character studies over grand political propaganda. The film operates as a localized historical drama, focusing on the lived experiences of children during wartime. It lacks contemporary markers of demographic diversity, concentrating instead on the universal trauma of war within a specific, homogeneous community. Ultimately, the work reflects its geographical and temporal setting, offering a unique perspective on the impact of systemic upheaval on domestic life.

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Category Breakdown

Does Great Times have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives, which is typical for a 1979 film set during wartime.

How does Great Times portray gender?

Fair

The film likely examines gender roles within a rural wartime setting, but the era's constraints tend to favor traditional family structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Great Times?

Limited

Set in a rural European context, the film focuses on a relatively homogeneous ethnic population, with no evidence of multi-ethnic dynamics among characters.

How does Great Times represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative uses a child's perspective to critique large-scale political institutions, highlighting how global conflict impacts local communities.

Does Great Times include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Uses a child's-eye view to provide a unique perspective on wartime life.
Focuses on humanistic themes and nuanced character studies.
Explores the impact of global conflict on localized, domestic structures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Features a relatively homogeneous ethnic population consistent with its specific geographical setting.
Provides no documented inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The drama of the last days of the second world war through the eyes of children in rural areas.

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