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Farewell to Autumn

Name: Farewell to Autumn
Director: Mariusz Treliński
Released: 1990
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

1990

Director

Mariusz Treliński

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Farewell to Autumn is a period drama that primarily explores individual desires within the context of changing historical structures. It excels in its thematic complexity, particularly in critiquing traditional class hierarchies. However, the film lacks diverse representation in terms of race, ethnicity, and LGBTQ+ identities, reflecting the homogeneous nature of its specific historical setting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Farewell to Autumn have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a love triangle involving a man and two women, with no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.

How does Farewell to Autumn portray gender?

Fair

Women play key roles in driving the emotional plot through contrasting characters. They are defined by their relationships to the male lead but still take central roles in the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Farewell to Autumn?

Limited

The film is set in a specific Polish historical context and features a cast that reflects a homogeneous demographic with little diversity.

How does Farewell to Autumn represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story critiques class hierarchies and social structures through a lens of subjective hedonism, avoiding state-mandated or religious morality during a period of revolution.

Does Farewell to Autumn include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Strong thematic critique of traditional class hierarchies and aristocratic social structures.
Nuanced exploration of femininity through contrasting female characters.
Sophisticated use of personal decadence to challenge established moralities.

Limited or Absent

Lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the historical setting.
Absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight narratives.
No visible representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Atanazy Bazakbal navigates a destructive love triangle between his innocent fiancée Zofia and the decadent Hela Bertz while seeking meaning through hedonism. As their personal lives unravel, a communist revolution sweeps through Poland, crushing the aristocracy's old world.

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