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The Constitution

Name: The Constitution
Director: Rajko Grlić
Released: 2016
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2016

Director

Rajko Grlić

Runtime

90 minutes

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The Constitution serves as a micro-sociological study, using a shared living space to force interactions between diverse identities. It goes beyond simple inclusion to examine how religious, sexual, and national identities are negotiated within a changing state. The film excels at making the 'other' relatable and questioning the systemic frameworks of modern citizenship. It avoids simplistic moral resolutions, opting for a nuanced exploration of how national shifts affect private lives. However, the narrative remains somewhat tied to traditional power structures, particularly regarding gender and the overarching political storyline. The focus on nationality over traditional racial diversity also narrows its scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Constitution have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film examines the tension between personal sexual orientation and a conservative society. It portrays personal identity as a political act that challenges rigid social hierarchies.

How does The Constitution portray gender?

Fair

Women navigate the consequences of male-dominated political changes. They explore both domestic and social spaces, while the overarching political narrative remains focused on traditional masculine power structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Constitution?

Fair

The story highlights the complexities of nationality and the treatment of outsiders. It critiques exclusionary national identity through the lens of post-socialist state-building.

How does The Constitution represent religion and culture?

Good

The film questions the stability of established norms by focusing on the drafting of a constitution as a source of upheaval. It delves into situational ethics and systemic conflicts.

Does The Constitution include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence provided to assess the representation of visible or invisible disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

Forces interaction between characters with deeply held prejudices, humanizing the 'other'.
Offers a sophisticated look at how national identity and legal institutions shape private lives.
Examines the interplay between personal identity and public law through a complex, non-binary perspective.

Limited or Absent

The overarching political narrative remains heavily centered on traditional masculine power structures.
The story prioritizes nationality and ethnic tensions over broader racial diversity.
Gender dynamics often show women responding to male-driven systemic shifts rather than driving change.

Official Synopsis

Four very different people live in the same building but avoid each other because of differences in how they live their lives, what they believe in, and where they come from. They would probably never exchange a word, but misfortune pushes them towards each other. Their lives entangle in ways that profoundly challenge deep-held beliefs and prejudices surrounding material status, sexual orientation, nationality and religion. Slowly, and even painfully, they begin to open up to each other and recognize the essential humanity each of them possesses.

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