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Diary

Name: Diary
Director: David Perlov
Released: 1983
Duration: 330 min

Representation Score

4.8/10

Fair

1983

Director

David Perlov

Runtime

330 minutes

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David Perlov’s *Diary* is a groundbreaking personal documentary that shifts the focus from major political events to the everyday lives of a family. It successfully breaks down monolithic national narratives by highlighting the subjective experiences of a single family. However, the film primarily reflects the social context of its time. While it avoids state-sanctioned storytelling, it does not proactively engage with diverse identities or challenge ethnic hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Diary have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on the everyday lives of a family and does not explicitly address non-traditional gender identities or relationships. There is no direct critique of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Diary portray gender?

Fair

The documentary centers on family life and domestic interactions, challenging the typical male-dominated historical narratives. However, the extent to which women play a significant role in driving the story is not clearly shown.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Diary?

Fair

This documentary captures the cultural atmosphere of 1970s and 1980s Israel. It does not include a diverse cast or actively challenge ethnic hierarchies.

How does Diary represent religion and culture?

Good

Perlov emphasizes personal, subjective experiences rather than official historical accounts. By focusing on individual moments, the film avoids broad, nationalist portrayals of society.

Does Diary include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no clear depiction of physical or neurodevelopmental disabilities in this film.

Present on Screen

Shifts from traditional journalism to personal, subjective storytelling.
Challenges grand nationalist narratives by focusing on the domestic and mundane.
Offers a long-term, intimate look at Israeli life through a personal lens.

Limited or Absent

Does not explicitly address non-traditional gender identities or relationships.
Does not actively challenge ethnic or racial hierarchies.
Does not clearly show the role of women in driving the story.

Official Synopsis

A film diary in which Perlov films the minutiae of his and his family's day-to-day life. From these small bits, he builds up a broad picture of life in Israel in the '70s and '80s.

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