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St. Peter's Umbrella

St. Peter's Umbrella

Representation Score

2.9/10

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.

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Category Breakdown

Does St. Peter's Umbrella have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on traditional romantic relationships and does not include any non-cisgender identities or same-sex intimacy.

How does St. Peter's Umbrella portray gender?

Fair

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.

How racially and ethnically diverse is St. Peter's Umbrella?

Limited

The production reflects the localized storytelling of its time. The cast appears ethnically uniform, focusing on Hungarian cultural contexts.

How does St. Peter's Umbrella represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot is deeply rooted in religious folklore surrounding St. Peter. It operates within traditional spiritual frameworks without challenging them.

Does St. Peter's Umbrella include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative contains no characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it explore any related themes.

Present on Screen

  • The film connects clearly to local religious folklore and historical legends.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks diverse ethnic identities and non-cisgender representation.
  • The story relies on conventional gender hierarchies and traditional romantic clichés.
  • There is no inclusion of characters with disabilities or diverse social perspectives.

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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