
Marie, the Doll
1976

Representation Score
Fair
1957
Director
Dušan Makavejev
Runtime
12 minutes
Average Rating
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Anthony's Broken Mirror stands as a surrealist departure from orthodox storytelling. By centering a romance between a man and a mannequin, the film challenges traditional gender hierarchies and romantic norms. The work emphasizes non-conformist existence over societal utility, creating a narrative space for characters who exist outside mainstream norms. While the film successfully challenges romantic and social structures, it lacks sufficient detail to address racial or religious diversity.
Category Breakdown
The film centers a romance between a man and a mannequin, challenging traditional ideas of intimacy. Although it doesn't explicitly identify the mannequin as queer, the relationship questions typical romantic norms.
By replacing a traditional female character with a mannequin, the film avoids reinforcing traditional gender roles. However, it does not establish the ability to act or roles of female characters.
There is insufficient information regarding the ethnic composition of the cast or the setting to evaluate racial representation.
The film's surreal approach to romance rejects traditional social milestones, focusing instead on non-conformist lifestyles.
The protagonist's status as a 'weird fellow' suggests he may have a neurodevelopmental condition or social alienation, which is a key part of his character.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
First five minutes of the film show a weird fellow who is playing marbles with kids and seems to be just biding his time. Film after the titles continues to follow his adventures as his love story unfolds. A love story between him and a doll in a window shop.

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