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A Doll's House

Name: A Doll's House
Director: Joseph Losey
Released: 1973
Duration: 106 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

1973

Director

Joseph Losey

Runtime

106 minutes

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Joseph Losey’s adaptation focuses on critiquing gendered power dynamics and bourgeois social structures. The film highlights women's ability to drive the story and intellectual independence but stays true to its historical setting. While the production lacks racial and ethnic diversity, it also does not feature LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight-centered narratives. Additionally, there is no meaningful depiction of disabilities or characters with such conditions.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Doll's House have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film is set in a 19th-century context where there are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives exploring non-straight relationships.

How does A Doll's House portray gender?

Excellent

The film challenges traditional gender roles by showing Nora Helmer's strong intellect and resilience against Torvald's controlling behavior. Nora plays a significant role in driving the story despite his patronizing attitude.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Doll's House?

Minimal

The cast is ethnically uniform, reflecting the 19th-century Norwegian setting. The film does not include actors of different ethnicities or backgrounds.

How does A Doll's House represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative criticizes bourgeois morality and Western institutions. It portrays the traditional family unit as a trap rather than a positive force.

Does A Doll's House include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. A past medical issue serves only as a plot device.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles and patriarchal structures.
Highlights women's ability to drive the story and intellectual resilience through Nora Helmer.
Explores the tension between personal ethics and societal laws.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity among the cast.
Does not include LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight narratives.
No meaningful depiction or study of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Nora Helmer lives a quiet life with her husband, Torvald, in a small Norwegian town. While he works diligently at a bank, she looks after their children. But Torvald doesn't know that several years ago, when he was very ill and she was desperate for money, Nora forged a loan document and has been secretly working to pay the money back ever since. The arrival of her friend Kristine prompts Nora to re-evaluate her life and confront Torvald.

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