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Damals

Name: Damals
Director: Rolf Hansen
Released: 1943
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

1943

Director

Rolf Hansen

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Damals is a period drama reflecting the conservative social structures of 1943. While the main character exhibits significant personal ability to act, the film's demographic makeup is narrow, focusing primarily on a European context. This limits the racial and ethnic diversity. Despite the strong female lead, the film's adherence to traditional romantic structures and a homogeneous cast contribute to a lower diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does Damals have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a traditional romantic storyline focused on a husband and a former lover. It does not include any non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Damals portray gender?

Fair

Vera Meiners portrays a strong-willed woman driven by professional ambition. She shows resilience in the face of career setbacks and social upheaval, moving away from passive stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Damals?

Minimal

The story is set in European locations such as Switzerland and Spain. The cast appears to be predominantly white, with no mention of diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How does Damals represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story challenges the idealized family unit by showing a marriage's breakdown. However, it stays within a traditional moral framework regarding social status and professional repercussions.

Does Damals include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any physical or mental disabilities.

Present on Screen

The protagonist, Vera Meiners, showcases significant professional ambition and independence.
The narrative delves into themes of female resilience and survival during social upheaval.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
There is a noticeable absence of racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
The story adheres to traditional, heterosexual romantic frameworks.

Official Synopsis

Vera Meiners' life was sweet but unfortunately for her, it was not to last. Her husband, Jan, left her after she met a former lover in a harmless friendly meeting. Forced to resume her disrupted medical career, she worked in a Swiss clinic but, without the knowledge of the chief surgeon, Vera ordered a risky operation to be performed and was thereafter fired. Penniless, she then works in Spanish nightclubs in order to provide for herself and her child. After many years, she runs into her friend Frank again in one of these nightclubs...

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