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Štěstí je krásná věc

Name: Štěstí je krásná věc
Director: Jiří Diarmaid Novák
Released: 2020

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2020

Director

Jiří Diarmaid Novák

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Štěstí je krásná věc is a character-driven comedy focusing on socioeconomic mobility. The plot revolves around a couple's journey from financial instability to sudden wealth after winning a lottery. The film highlights the friction between newfound wealth and opportunistic social pressures. While it offers a nuanced look at how wealth can disrupt interpersonal dynamics, it does not delve deeply into characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or identity-based issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Štěstí je krásná věc have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The main relationship is shown as a typical romantic pairing.

How does Štěstí je krásná věc portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around two protagonists, Čenda and Jana, who face financial struggles together. Their partnership in dealing with debt suggests an equal partnership in managing their winnings.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Štěstí je krásná věc?

Limited

The narrative seems to follow a conventional, possibly homogeneous social structure. There is no indication of a multicultural cast or diverse racial representation.

How does Štěstí je krásná věc represent religion and culture?

Good

The film examines the tension between religious traditions and sudden wealth. A priest serves as a catalyst, while the plot critiques the opportunistic nature of capitalism.

Does Štěstí je krásná věc include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions in the story.

Present on Screen

The dual-protagonist structure offers a balanced perspective on a partnership facing external pressures.
The narrative provides a critical view of how sudden wealth impacts interpersonal relationships and social cohesion.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
There is no indication of racial, ethnic, or multicultural diversity within the cast.
The story does not include characters navigating physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions.

Official Synopsis

Čenda and Jana don't have it easy in life. They're both unemployed, Čenda is up to his ears in debt, and the most frequent visitor to their home is the debt collector. But that's about to change thanks to a lottery ticket blessed by a priest. A fairy-tale win of 176 million crowns opens the door to a world of unlimited possibilities for the couple. But it also brings a lot of new friends who would like to get a big piece of the prize.

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