
Jack of All Trades, Master of None
1963

Representation Score
Limited
1962
Director
Petar B. Vasilev
Runtime
81 minutes
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Master of All Trades is a period-specific social comedy that examines the tension between academic success and manual labor. The narrative uses farce to question professional status, focusing on a dental student forced into construction work. While the film lacks modern representations of LGBTQ+ identities or ethnic diversity, it provides a subtle critique of meritocratic ideals. It underscores the fluidity of social roles and the dignity found in versatile, communal labor. Ultimately, the film serves as a study of social utility, using humor to highlight the chaos and necessity of the generalist worker within a specific historical context.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters with non-binary or transgender identities. The romantic plot revolves around traditional misunderstandings between male roommates and their romantic interests.
The story emphasizes male camaraderie and professional challenges. Women are primarily portrayed as romantic interests rather than having substantial roles in driving the story.
The narrative suggests a likely homogeneous social environment typical of its time period. There is no indication of a diverse cast or ethnic representation.
The film critiques strict professional hierarchies by placing an educated student into manual labor. It highlights the value of collective labor over individual prestige.
There is no information about the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.
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Official Synopsis
A dentistry student, graduating with honor, does not get the desired job and has to start working as a MASTER OF ALL TRADES in a construction company. He has to paint walls, clean chimneys, and fix water conduits. He is not able to accomplish any of these tasks and gets into funny situations all the time. Moreover, he and his roommate, a good friend of his, quarrel over a girl. But this situation is a misunderstanding as well - the friends love different girls. A happy end is in sight.

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