
Die schöne Lügnerin
1959

Representation Score
Limited
1958
Director
Frigyes Bán
Runtime
94 minutes
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St. Peter's Umbrella is a period-specific comedy that emphasizes local folklore and situational irony over modern identity-based storytelling. It centers on a lost inheritance and traditional romantic clichés. The film adheres to the social and cultural norms of 1958 Hungary. It does not disrupt conventional hierarchies or offer diverse perspectives, resulting in a very homogeneous viewpoint. While the film effectively engages with religious legend, it does so through a conventional lens. It offers limited diversity in social and identity-based perspectives.
Category Breakdown
The film centers on traditional romantic relationships and does not include any non-cisgender identities or same-sex intimacy.
The story follows established gender roles typical of mid-century comedies. Women do not play significant roles in driving the plot, and the narrative upholds traditional masculine leadership.
The production reflects the localized storytelling of its time. The cast appears ethnically uniform, focusing on Hungarian cultural contexts.
The plot is deeply rooted in religious folklore surrounding St. Peter. It operates within traditional spiritual frameworks without challenging them.
The narrative contains no characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it explore any related themes.
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Official Synopsis
A comedy about a lost inheritance, love and a red umbrella, which, according to a local legend, belonged to St. Peter himself.

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