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Raging Barbora

Name: Raging Barbora
Director: Miroslav Cikán
Released: 1935
Duration: 79 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1935

Director

Miroslav Cikán

Runtime

79 minutes

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This 1935 comedy focuses on domestic dynamics and marital stability within a traditional setting. While it lacks modern complexity, it avoids the cliché of the passive female lead by centering on a determined matriarch. The film is set in a specific historical context, which limits the scope of racial and cultural diversity, focusing instead on the social hierarchies and financial concerns of 1930s Central Europe. Overall, the film explores themes of infidelity and personal ability to act through a lens of personal morality, rather than challenging broader societal structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Raging Barbora have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on traditional marriage and does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Raging Barbora portray gender?

Fair

Mrs. Barbora Čápová is a strong female character who drives the plot with her determination. She actively manages her daughter's marriage and seeks revenge, playing a significant role in the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Raging Barbora?

Minimal

The film is set in specific Czech locations and features a homogeneous cast. There is no indication of racial or ethnic diversity.

How does Raging Barbora represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on traditional Western family structures and personal morality, without addressing broader social institutions.

Does Raging Barbora include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist, Mrs. Barbora, plays a significant role in driving the narrative.
The film offers a clear depiction of the domestic and social hierarchies of 1930s Czechoslovakia.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional relationships.
The setting and cast appear homogeneous, lacking racial or ethnic diversity.
The film does not address disability or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

The determined Mrs. Barbora Čápová, the owner of a goose farm in Brousilov, is trying to get her daughter married. The advertisement receives a whole box of responses, so the caring mother has plenty to choose from. Pavel Stehlík appears to be the most suitable candidate, and since her daughter also likes him, a famous party is held. The newlywed is not proud of the fact that he is literally drowning in debt. Moreover, he gets along suspiciously well with his father-in-law, and the two have all sorts of falling out. After some time, they set off on a trip to Prague together. As if by chance, Mrs. Barbora is on the same trip that same day - and meets her husband at a variety show, where she went with an old acquaintance. She promises cruel revenge on the unfaithful man, but her plans are thwarted by a completely unexpected event...

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