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Tumultes

Name: Tumultes
Director: Robert Siodmak
Released: 1932
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

1932

Director

Robert Siodmak

Runtime

92 minutes

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Tumultes is a crime drama that adheres closely to the conventional cinematic standards of the early 1930s. The plot revolves around a single male-driven psychological journey focused on criminality and personal anger. The film lacks diverse identity portrayals, sticking to traditional genre clichés. Character motivations are driven by personal vendettas rather than broader social or systemic issues. Overall, the production aligns with the era’s standard casting and narrative norms, providing little disruption to established social hierarchies or diverse identity representations.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tumultes have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship between the main characters and does not include any non-cisgender identities or critiques of heterosexuality.

How does Tumultes portray gender?

Limited

The movie follows traditional 1930s gender roles, with the male protagonist being the central figure and the female character serving mainly as a catalyst for his actions, indicating limited female influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tumultes?

Limited

Reflecting the homogeneous demographics of 1932 European cinema, the film does not mention a diverse cast, sticking to the typical casting practices of the time.

How does Tumultes represent religion and culture?

Fair

The storyline centers on personal morality and revenge, avoiding any critique of Western institutions or promotion of secularism and moral relativism.

Does Tumultes include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film's narrative.

Present on Screen

The film employs classic crime-drama elements common to the early sound era.

Limited or Absent

The narrative depends on conventional gender dynamics where females play minor roles.
The story lacks diverse racial representation.
The plot focuses on individual morality rather than broader social critiques.

Official Synopsis

Fresh out of prison a small-time crook finds his girlfriend's dropped him, which sends him into a murderous rage.

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