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The Ballad of the Ferocious...

Name: The Ballad of the Ferocious...
Director: Radivoje 'Lola' Đukić
Released: 1971
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

1971

Director

Radivoje 'Lola' Đukić

Runtime

86 minutes

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The film operates as a character study of personal trauma and the breakdown of societal structures. It avoids the idealized, patriotic clichés common in mid-century war dramas, opting instead for a fragmented view of human connections. While the film lacks progressive identity markers, it offers a nuanced perspective on how conflict affects families. The focus on moral relativism and the dissolution of traditional roles provides a complex view of duty and identity. Ultimately, the work emphasizes regional identity and the psychological impact of betrayal over broad, inclusive representation of diverse social groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Ballad of the Ferocious... have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It focuses on a traditional family unit made up of a father, mother, and son.

How does The Ballad of the Ferocious... portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male protagonist's emotional journey, which is driven by a patriarchal crisis. The female character mainly serves as a catalyst for the male protagonist’s development rather than having her own independent role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Ballad of the Ferocious...?

Fair

Set in Montenegro, the film examines the clash between opposing factions, highlighting ethnic and political identities as key factors in the region's conflicts.

How does The Ballad of the Ferocious... represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative questions traditional social cohesion by focusing on individual disillusionment. It portrays war as a tragic event rather than a means for patriotic heroism.

Does The Ballad of the Ferocious... include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges the typical portrayal of wartime heroism by emphasizing individual disillusionment.
Offers a nuanced, non-patriotic view of conflict and its effects on families.
Examines complex ethnic and political identities through the lens of regional conflict.

Limited or Absent

Relies on traditional gender stereotypes where female characters act as catalysts rather than independent agents.
Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight experiences.
Focuses on a patriarchal narrative centered on male emotional responses.

Official Synopsis

Deeply hurt by his wife's adultery, a man leaves her and his son to live high up alone in the mountains of Montenegro. Many years later, the war breaks out and the two enemy factions must cross the very mountain. One of them seeks the man's help to find a path through the snow. Later that day, he finds out that one of the other side's members is no other than his son.

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