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See You in the Obituary

Name: See You in the Obituary
Director: Janko Baljak
Released: 1995
Duration: 36 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

1995

Director

Janko Baljak

Runtime

36 minutes

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See You in the Obituary serves as a sociological snapshot of the Belgrade criminal underworld during the Yugoslav Wars. Its structure is dictated by investigative journalism rather than a drive to challenge common expectations or promote diverse casting. The film prioritizes the documentation of systemic collapse and criminal sociology. While it provides a female perspective through its narrator, the content remains focused on the historical realities of wartime chaos and organized crime. Ultimately, the work lacks deliberate character-driven ability to act or diverse casting, functioning instead as a historical record of a specific geopolitical moment.

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Category Breakdown

Does See You in the Obituary have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on organized crime and wartime chaos. There is no visible evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does See You in the Obituary portray gender?

Fair

Journalist Dina Čolić-Anđelković provides a female lens on a male-dominated underworld. However, it is unclear if women play a significant role in driving the story beyond their role as observers.

How racially and ethnically diverse is See You in the Obituary?

Fair

The documentary centers on the Belgrade underworld during the Yugoslav Wars. Representation is tied to regional geopolitical identities rather than intentional efforts to include diverse backgrounds.

How does See You in the Obituary represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film documents the collapse of social and state institutions. It presents criminal behavior as a journalistic observation of a chaotic era rather than an ideological critique.

Does See You in the Obituary include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence that disability, neurodivergence, or chronic illness are central themes or visible elements within this documentary.

Present on Screen

Provides a female perspective on a traditionally male-dominated subject through the narration of Dina Čolić-Anđelković.
Offers a localized, journalistic look at the complex ethnic and social landscape of the Belgrade underworld.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
Does not provide evidence of a significant role in driving the story for women beyond their role as observers.
Fails to address disability, neurodivergence, or chronic illness as part of the social landscape.

Official Synopsis

Made in the form of an extended news report and narrated by journalist Dina Čolić-Anđelković, the film presents a snapshot of the chaotic Belgrade criminal underworld in the early 1990s which sprung up against the backdrop of Yugoslav wars. The film is composed of fragments from interviews with individuals directly involved with criminal activities either through perpetrating them or through trying to stop them.

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