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Jackpot

Jackpot

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2022

Director

Emil Křižka

Runtime

105 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Jackpot is a localized Czech action-comedy that prioritizes regional clichés and improvisational sketches. The narrative focuses on a male-centric journey, resulting in low scores for inclusion. The film adheres to conventional demographic patterns. It centers on a chase involving male protagonists and antagonists, offering little room for diverse storytelling or challenging societal norms. Ultimately, the work functions as a genre-specific comedy that lacks diversity in gender, race, and identity, favoring a homogeneous Central European cast and traditional character archetypes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Jackpot have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional comedic structure focused on male camaraderie. There is no evidence of non-straight or non-cisgender identities or narratives that challenge the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Jackpot portray gender?

Limited

Women play minor roles and lack positions of intellectual or physical authority. The main characters and antagonists are predominantly male.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Jackpot?

Limited

The production features a homogeneous cast consistent with Central European storytelling. There is no indication of actors from diverse racial backgrounds.

How does Jackpot represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story uses common European scoundrel archetypes and social dysfunction. It functions primarily as character-driven sketch comedy rather than a critique of institutions.

Does Jackpot include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities integrated into the character arcs. No disability is used as a central plot device.

Present on Screen

  • Utilizes recognizable European comedy archetypes like the 'scoundrel' and 'incompetent policeman'.
  • Provides a localized, culturally specific setting within Central Europe.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks gender diversity, with women playing minor roles.
  • Shows minimal representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
  • Features a homogeneous cast with little racial or ethnic variety.

Official Synopsis

Two friends set out on a journey from Ostrava to Prague to claim a winning lottery ticket — but they're not the only ones looking to cash in.

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