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Anthony's Broken Mirror

Anthony's Broken Mirror

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

1957

Director

Dušan Makavejev

Runtime

12 minutes

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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.

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Category Breakdown

Does Anthony's Broken Mirror have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

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.

How does Anthony's Broken Mirror portray gender?

Fair

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.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Anthony's Broken Mirror?

Minimal

There is insufficient information regarding the ethnic composition of the cast or the setting to evaluate racial representation.

How does Anthony's Broken Mirror represent religion and culture?

Good

The film's surreal approach to romance rejects traditional social milestones, focusing instead on non-conformist lifestyles.

Does Anthony's Broken Mirror include disability representation?

Fair

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.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional romantic norms with a non-human love interest.
  • Avoids reinforcing traditional gender hierarchies.
  • Highlights non-conformist, individualistic lifestyles.

Limited or Absent

  • Needs more detail on racial or ethnic representation.
  • Does not provide clear information on the ability to act of female characters.
  • Does not explicitly define the protagonist's sexual orientation.

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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