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The Border

Name: The Border
Director: Zoran Maširević
Released: 1990
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

1990

Director

Zoran Maširević

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film stands out by presenting a multi-perspective view of ethnic diversity through the interwoven stories of Serbian and Hungarian families. While this focus is a strength, the film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, characters with disabilities, or subversion of traditional gender roles. Ultimately, the work serves as a study of geopolitical and ethnic boundaries, emphasizing the multi-ethnic landscape rather than a singular identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Border have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Border portray gender?

Fair

The story involves two families, suggesting the presence of women. However, it is unclear whether the film challenges traditional gender roles or follows conventional domestic roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Border?

Good

The story focuses on the coexistence of Serbian and Hungarian families in a border village. This approach breaks from homogeneous storytelling by highlighting ethnic diversity.

How does The Border represent religion and culture?

Good

The film examines national identity and the complexities of statehood through a border setting. It emphasizes the systemic nature of nationalistic structures.

Does The Border include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the depiction of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent characters in this work.

Present on Screen

The film employs a multi-perspective approach to explore ethnic diversity.
The dual-narrative structure effectively highlights the intersection of Serbian and Hungarian identities.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The narrative does not indicate any subversion of traditional gender roles.

Official Synopsis

The story interleaves the destinies of two families, a Serbian from Bosnia and a Hungarian, in a village on the border.

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