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Doubles

Name: Doubles
Director: Jiří Chlumský
Released: 2016
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

2016

Director

Jiří Chlumský

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Doubles operates as a traditional genre comedy centered on established clichés of mistaken identity and criminal opportunism. The narrative structure aligns with standard comedic formats that emphasize local, culturally specific social dynamics over exploring multiple aspects of identity. The film adheres to the demographic expectations of regional Czech cinema. It lacks the intentionality needed to disrupt social hierarchies, instead focusing on a central plot driven by male characters and conventional social dynamics. Ultimately, the production serves as a typical genre piece. It offers limited nuanced representation, favoring a homogeneous social environment and traditional narrative arcs.

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Category Breakdown

Does Doubles have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film revolves around a mistaken identity scenario involving a criminal and a teacher, but it does not include any characters with non-binary or transgender identities. It also does not explore narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Doubles portray gender?

Fair

The cast includes several prominent female actors, but the main plot is driven by male characters. Women tend to play secondary or reactive roles within the comedic storyline.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Doubles?

Minimal

As a Czech production, the film reflects a homogeneous social environment with no indication of non-white majority casting or diverse ethnic representation.

How does Doubles represent religion and culture?

Limited

The mafia framework focuses on individual opportunism without critiquing broader societal structures. The story does not challenge traditional family values or promote secularism.

Does Doubles include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Includes prominent female actors like Jitka Schneiderová and Simona Krainová.
Reflects the authentic demographic reality of its regional Czech context.

Limited or Absent

The central plot is male-driven and lacks women's ability to drive the story.
The film lacks representation of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities or diverse ethnic backgrounds.
There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The story relies on traditional clichés rather than systemic or social critique.

Official Synopsis

In trouble with the mob, a criminal spots a golden opportunity when he meets a teacher who bears a striking resemblance to him.

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