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The House on the Coast

Name: The House on the Coast
Director: Boško Kosanović
Released: 1954
Duration: 97 min

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Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1954

Director

Boško Kosanović

Runtime

97 minutes

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The House on the Coast is a mid-century social drama that prioritizes class mobility and romantic relationships over diverse representation. The narrative structure relies on a traditional romantic triangle, limiting the exploration of various identities. While the film lacks depth in exploring multiple aspects of identity, it subtly critiques social hierarchies. The conflict between the doctor's stability and the smuggler's actions highlights the fluidity of social roles. Ultimately, the film stays within the conventional boundaries of 1950s storytelling, focusing on domestic disruption rather than progressive identity representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The House on the Coast have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional romantic relationship. It does not include characters with non-binary genders or challenge assumptions about straight relationships.

How does The House on the Coast portray gender?

Fair

The story emphasizes the role of women and their influence. The daughter's romantic choices challenge her mother's economic plans, breaking away from passive female roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The House on the Coast?

Limited

Set on the Adriatic coast, the film reflects a specific Mediterranean context. The cast likely mirrors the local ethnic makeup of the time, possibly lacking diverse racial representation.

How does The House on the Coast represent religion and culture?

Good

The plot explores the tension between respected social institutions and outsiders. This setup critiques the strictness of class-based morality and the stability of the upper classes.

Does The House on the Coast include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this narrative.

Present on Screen

The narrative centers on women's ability to drive the story and challenges passive female roles.
The plot critiques the rigidity of class-based morality through the tension between social archetypes.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary characters.
There is no evidence of characters with disabilities or diverse casting.
The setting reflects a likely ethnic homogeneity without diverse racial representation.

Official Synopsis

The story takes place in a town on Adriatic coast. Mother wants to marry her daughter to a wealthy doctor, but her plan proves to be challenging as they're both seduced by a handsome smuggler.

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