
An Enemy of the People
1978

Representation Score
Limited
2005
Director
Erik Skjoldbjærg
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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An Enemy of the People is a specialized work that prioritizes intellectual and systemic critique over demographic variety. While it lacks representation for LGBTQ+ individuals, diverse ethnicities, or people with disabilities, it excels in cultural and institutional commentary. The film's impact stems from its deconstruction of the 'greater good' fallacy, examining how local capital and industrial stability can incentivize the suppression of scientific truth. Ultimately, the film's low scores in traditional identity metrics are offset by its high-level critique of how established economic orders can become oppressive to individual integrity.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story centers around the protagonist's professional and social isolation within a traditional community.
The narrative is driven by a male protagonist's moral struggle. Female characters exist but primarily support the central male storyline without challenging existing gender hierarchies.
The cast is predominantly white and Nordic, reflecting the specific Norwegian setting. The film maintains a homogeneous social landscape without diverse ethnic representation.
The film provides a strong critique of Western institutional structures and capitalism. It effectively illustrates how economic interests can lead to the systemic suppression of truth.
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities serving as central plot devices or possessing specific ability to act in the narrative.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
In a modern version of Ibsen's stage play, we meet TV-celebrity Tomas Stockman returning to his native village to produce the world's purest bottled water. The plant will bring new life and hope to the village, but unexpected trouble occurs.

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