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Poligamy

Name: Poligamy
Director: Dénes Orosz
Released: 2009
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2009

Director

Dénes Orosz

Runtime

85 minutes

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Poligamy stands as a piece that challenges traditional views on family and relationships. By focusing on a non-traditional relationship structure, the film explores fluidity and emotional complexity in relationships. However, its impact is somewhat limited due to its predominantly white and narrow focus on straight relationships, which restricts the scope of its critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Poligamy have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a polyamorous relationship among three heterosexual individuals, rather than exploring LGBTQ+ identities. It questions the traditional idea of monogamous relationships by showing a more flexible approach to relationships.

How does Poligamy portray gender?

Good

Female characters play significant roles in driving the story and have substantial emotional negotiations throughout the plot. The narrative challenges traditional gender roles by emphasizing complex power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Poligamy?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white and Hungarian, reflecting its specific regional setting. There is no evidence of diverse ethnic integration or color-blind casting.

How does Poligamy represent religion and culture?

Good

The story serves as a critique of the traditional nuclear family and monogamous marriage, questioning the moral importance of these institutions in Western society.

Does Poligamy include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no focus on visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative or character development.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender hierarchies by giving female characters significant roles.
Questions the moral primacy of monogamous marriage and the nuclear family.
Explores complex power dynamics and relational fluidity.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, presenting a largely homogeneous demographic.
Does not include LGBTQ+ or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
Provides no representation of visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

András, the struggling screenwriter one day wakes up to find his girlfriend replaced by a different girl, who acts like nothing happened.

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