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There Are No Small Gods

Name: There Are No Small Gods
Director: Radivoje 'Lola' Đukić
Released: 1961
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

4.8/10

Fair

1961

Director

Radivoje 'Lola' Đukić

Runtime

103 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This satirical comedy primarily serves as a socio-political critique of bureaucracy and the corruption of power. It examines how individuals internalize systemic structures to assert dominance within a micro-social ecosystem. The film's strength lies in its narrative structure, which challenges conventional expectations of professional order. It promotes collective resistance against individualistic tyranny through humor. While the film does not extensively explore gender and sexual orientation, it effectively subverts cultural norms related to institutional stability and hierarchical authority.

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Category Breakdown

Does There Are No Small Gods have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. Instead, it focuses on class and hierarchical dynamics rather than exploring non-straight relationships.

How does There Are No Small Gods portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around the professional rise and egoism of a male character. Although the plot involves power struggles, there is no indication of female characters taking control or challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is There Are No Small Gods?

Fair

As a 1961 Yugoslav production, the film reflects the homogeneous society of its time. The setting emphasizes social class and professional status over racial or ethnic tensions.

How does There Are No Small Gods represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film strongly critiques institutionalism and self-appointed authority using satire. It highlights the absurdity of formal leadership structures and rigid hierarchies.

Does There Are No Small Gods include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence that disability, neurodivergence, or physical impairment play central roles or drive the narrative in this work.

Present on Screen

Strong cultural critique of institutionalism and the corruption of organizational structures.
Effective use of satire to highlight the absurdity of self-appointed authority.
Narrative focus on collective resistance against individualistic tyranny.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit representation regarding LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
Minimal evidence of female characters challenging gender hierarchies.
Limited focus on diverse racial or ethnic perspectives beyond regional homogeneity.

Official Synopsis

In a small motel located next to the highway there's nothing but boredom and laziness, but only until the waiter Raka gets promotion becoming a DE chief (Duty executor) of it. He becomes obsessed with his position in no time, start pushing everybody around and acting like a "Small God", introducing reorganization. The staff prepares their revenge upon the visit of the general manager of all motels to this so-called renovated facility.

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