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Low Tide

Name: Low Tide
Director: Vladimir Pavlovich
Released: 1969
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

1969

Director

Vladimir Pavlovich

Runtime

97 minutes

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Low Tide is a historical war drama set in the mid-20th century, drawing from Eastern European partisan cinema traditions. It effectively examines the systemic failures of war and the collective struggle of a Serbian village against occupying forces. While the film offers a nuanced critique of state-driven conflicts and traditional power structures, it does not incorporate modern media's diverse representations. The narrative is heavily influenced by the historical realism of 1969, focusing on ethnic and political tensions over individual identity politics. Overall, the film provides a rich cultural perspective on resistance but remains constrained by the era's cinematic conventions regarding gender and identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Low Tide have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary genders or same-sex relationships. The storyline centers around wartime survival and conflicts between opposing sides.

How does Low Tide portray gender?

Fair

Women are shown in the context of rural life and resilience. However, the main roles and actions are dominated by male soldiers and partisans.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Low Tide?

Fair

The story explores ethnic identity through the Serbian resistance movement. It highlights the tension between local residents, German occupiers, and Chetniks during the Balkan conflict.

How does Low Tide represent religion and culture?

Good

The film challenges Western views by emphasizing the collective struggle against oppression. It portrays war as a horrific and absurd experience rather than a glorified patriotic event.

Does Low Tide include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical disabilities, neurological differences, or chronic illnesses in the film.

Present on Screen

Strong exploration of collective struggle and partisan resistance.
Complex portrayal of war that avoids romanticized heroism.
Authentic depiction of ethnic and political tensions in the Balkans.

Limited or Absent

No representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
Limited roles for women compared to male combatants.
No characters with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

Official Synopsis

A remote village in Serbia in 1941. Through the fate of rural residents and the destiny of a partisan detachment reflected is the horror and absurdity of war in Serbia during World War II. On one hand, ordinary people and partisans; the Germans and the Chetniks on the other.

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