
En man för mycket
1941

Representation Score
Minimal
1958
Director
Torgny Anderberg
Runtime
88 minutes
Average Rating
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Fridolf sticker opp! is a typical mid-century comedy that aligns closely with the social and demographic norms of 1958. It relies on well-established archetypes, focusing on domestic conflicts and workplace issues rather than challenging social hierarchies. The film's representation is constrained by the standards of its time. While it explores tensions between individuals and corporate structures, it fails to provide meaningful multi-layered narratives or diverse character development.
Category Breakdown
The film follows a strict assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender, with no presence of queer narratives or non-conforming identities.
Female characters are confined to traditional roles, such as Selma's jealousy and Lisa's loneliness, reflecting the social hierarchy of the 1950s.
The film lacks a diverse cast despite its colonial setting, adhering to the homogeneous casting practices of 1950s Europe.
The storyline centers on personal conflicts and traditional family values, without addressing secularism or critiquing Western institutions.
There are no visible or invisible disabilities among the main characters or the central narrative.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A comedy about the shunned office worker Fridolf who gets into trouble when a rationalization expert audits the colonial goods company. It doesn't get any better when Fridolf invites the clerk Lisa, who is newly employed and feels lonely, to his home, a visit that his jealous wife Selma does not appreciate.

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