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Štyridsaťštyri

Name: Štyridsaťštyri
Director: Paľo Bielik
Released: 1958
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

1958

Director

Paľo Bielik

Runtime

109 minutes

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Štyridsaťštyri is a historical drama centered on the struggles of the Trencín Infantry Regiment. It successfully critiques imperial power structures and highlights the regiment's fight against corrupt institutions. However, the film lacks modern markers of diversity. It is heavily centered on masculine archetypes and does not include LGBTQ+ characters or individuals with disabilities. While it touches on ethnic complexity, the depth of this representation is uncertain.

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Category Breakdown

Does Štyridsaťštyri have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It follows traditional military rebellion themes.

How does Štyridsaťštyri portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a male-dominated infantry unit. There is no evidence of women having significant roles or challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Štyridsaťštyri?

Fair

The narrative examines ethnic conflicts within the Austro-Hungarian army. However, it is unclear if these are nuanced or rely on familiar geopolitical themes.

How does Štyridsaťštyri represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film effectively critiques imperial institutions and portrays the infantry's revolt as a necessary response to systemic corruption.

Does Štyridsaťštyri include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not address disability or related issues.

Present on Screen

Effective deconstruction of traditional imperial power structures.
Strong focus on the collective's struggle against systemic corruption.
Exploration of ethnic and nationalist tensions within a complex empire.

Limited or Absent

Lack of female characters having significant roles or challenging gender norms.
Absence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge heteronormativity.
No representation of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Drama about the rebellion of the Trencín Infantry Regiment against its superior officers in the Serbian city of Kragujevac, at the end of the First World War. It was the biggest and deadliest rebellion in the Austro-Hungarian army.

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