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Everyman

Name: Everyman
Director: Bert Haanstra
Released: 1963
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

1963

Director

Bert Haanstra

Runtime

90 minutes

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Bert Haanstra’s documentary captures the rhythm of daily life in the Dutch working class during the post-war reconstruction era. It effectively documents the collective human experience through an observational style but remains tied to the social norms of 1963. The film emphasizes the repetitive nature of labor, resulting in a depiction of society that is largely uniform and traditional. It reflects the demographic and social structures of the time without attempting to challenge them. Overall, the film serves as a snapshot of a specific cultural moment, documenting the 'everyday person' through a lens that focuses on the established social hierarchies of the period.

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Category Breakdown

Does Everyman have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on mid-century Dutch society and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight gender expressions.

How does Everyman portray gender?

Limited

The documentary highlights the gender divisions of labor from the early 1960s, showing traditional gender roles without challenging male authority or female independence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Everyman?

Limited

The cast mainly consists of people from similar backgrounds, reflecting the demographics of the Netherlands in 1963. The focus is on the Dutch working class during post-war rebuilding.

How does Everyman represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film presents a society in transition with a secular tone, avoiding strong religious or political views in its portrayal of everyday life.

Does Everyman include disability representation?

Minimal

The subjects are primarily shown as able-bodied individuals participating in industrial and social activities. There is no significant focus on characters with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Captures the authentic rhythmic patterns and collective experience of mid-century Dutch society.
Provides a neutral, secular observation of a nation transitioning toward modern stability.
Offers a unique, montage-driven look at the 'rhythm of labor' and societal functions.

Limited or Absent

Does not include representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight gender expressions.
Reflects traditional gender hierarchies and a lack of female independence.
Shows limited racial, ethnic, or disability diversity, adhering to 1960s demographic homogeneity.

Official Synopsis

Bert Haanstra paints a portrait of The Netherlands and the Dutch, in his own unparalleled manner. Partly with the aid of a hidden camera he observes people in the most diverse situations. He shows the unusual in the usual and the usual in the unusual. The harsh years of the post war era of reconstruction have passed and for most people life is better than before.

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