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The Death of Black King

Name: The Death of Black King
Director: Jiří Sequens
Released: 1972
Duration: 115 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

1972

Director

Jiří Sequens

Runtime

115 minutes

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The film is a period-specific crime comedy that emphasizes traditional character types from 1930s Prague. While it provides a nuanced look at the social strata of the city's outskirts, it lacks multi-layered complexity. The narrative centers on male-driven plots, such as criminal enterprises and police investigations, limiting the scope of diverse representation. The setting and cast are localized to a specific Central European demographic. Ultimately, the work serves as a social study of urban survival and moral ambiguity rather than a vehicle for challenging traditional social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Death of Black King have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The plot revolves around a crime-driven investigation involving a pickpocket and a murder.

How does The Death of Black King portray gender?

Fair

Female characters are introduced primarily for their visual appeal. Most of the narrative focus remains on male characters, including the swindler and the investigators.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Death of Black King?

Limited

Set in 1930s Prague, the film reflects the homogeneous demographics of Central Europe. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast.

How does The Death of Black King represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story offers a moderate social critique by focusing on the urban underclass. It explores social tension through the lens of crime and survival.

Does The Death of Black King include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced look at the social strata and urban underclass of 1930s Prague.
Engages in social critique through its portrayal of swindlers and the fringes of society.

Limited or Absent

Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
Features limited ability to act for female characters, who often serve as visual catalysts.
Shows a lack of racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a highly localized demographic.

Official Synopsis

Prague in the 1930s. A young, pretty girl gets on a crowded tram. She immediately catches the attention of a young man who not only appreciates the girl's charm, but also tries to steal her handbag discreetly. And so we meet one of the main characters of the film, a swindler, pickpocket and generally strange being Josef Kořínek alias Pépi. In addition to him, the story is populated by other characters from the Prague outskirts. Of course, the film also features the shrewd councilman Vacátko and his inseparable investigators Brůžek and Bouše. They have a sad duty - to track down the murderer of the collector Krále, who was found dead and who lost a sum of money on the way from the bank that could interest many people from his surroundings...

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