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Farende folk

Name: Farende folk
Director: Amund Rydland
Released: 1922
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

1922

Director

Amund Rydland

Runtime

84 minutes

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Farende folk reflects the social norms of early 1920s Scandinavian cinema, with a narrative centered on male-centric conflicts and themes of murder and accusation. While the film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and strong female roles, it introduces ethnic diversity through the character of Ahti. The film explores the social dynamics between nomadic and settled populations, though it adheres to traditional dramatic structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Farende folk have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly depict non-straight relationships or identities. The story revolves around a traditional lost love scenario typical of the 1920s.

How does Farende folk portray gender?

Fair

The narrative focuses on male characters like Jonas Værn and Ahti. Women play supporting roles, acting mainly as catalysts rather than active agents in the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Farende folk?

Fair

Ahti, a traveling Finn, brings ethnic diversity to the rural Norwegian setting. His presence adds a layer of cultural complexity often missing from films of this era.

How does Farende folk represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines the tension between settled agricultural communities and nomadic lifestyles. It highlights the challenges faced by traveling groups within established social structures.

Does Farende folk include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the portrayal of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

The film includes Ahti, a traveling Finn, adding ethnic diversity and a non-Norwegian perspective to the rural setting.
It explores meaningful social themes around the friction between nomadic and settled lifestyles.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks women's ability to drive the story, presenting women mainly as catalysts for male-driven drama.
There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight identities within the narrative.

Official Synopsis

On a farm in east-Norway lives Jonas Værn. He befriends a traveling finn Ahti who tells about his lost love and the man that took it from him. Ahti is later accused of murdering that fellow traveler....

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