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The Broken Landlord

Name: The Broken Landlord
Director: Nesli Çölgeçen
Released: 1985
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

4.6/10

Fair

1985

Director

Nesli Çölgeçen

Runtime

101 minutes

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The film presents a social drama that dismantles traditional hierarchies and the erosion of feudal systems. It focuses on the conflict between agrarian life and modernization through the lens of class struggle. While the film does not include LGBTQ+ or disability representation, it offers a detailed exploration of social stratification. The portrayal of peasants challenging landowners provides a compelling study of collective action. The film effectively critiques established social institutions and the instability of traditional power structures, while remaining grounded in conventional gender and social frameworks.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Broken Landlord have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a conventional straight-centered framework centered on a traditional marriage arrangement. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight-centered narratives within the plot.

How does The Broken Landlord portray gender?

Fair

The film centers around Kiraz, but her role is largely defined by the marital arrangements of men. The story critiques the collapse of the traditional 'strongman' figure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Broken Landlord?

Fair

The narrative examines social divisions and the contrast between rural and urban lifestyles. It highlights regional identity and class distinctions rather than racial diversity.

How does The Broken Landlord represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques the decline of traditional aristocratic power and the shift towards modern economic structures. It portrays the vulnerability of traditional village systems.

Does The Broken Landlord include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities that affect the narrative or characters.

Present on Screen

Critiques class-based power dynamics and the decline of landed aristocracy.
Explores the tension between rural traditions and urban modernization.
Highlights social stratification through the collective actions of peasants.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered narratives.
Female characters may have limited ability to act, often tied to male-led marriages.
Does not depict any disabilities within the character arcs.

Official Synopsis

The landowner (Agha) of the Haraptar village marries off his old father with the young and beautiful Kiraz. But on the nuptial night, his father dies and everything starts to go bad for the Agha. Due to the long drought and provocations of Kekec Salman (big brother of Kiraz), the peasants steal the crops and run away to Istanbul. Without the peasants and crops, Agha is also forced to sell the village and move to Istanbul. But he cannot keep up with the big city life and consumes all his money and belongings. Agha's wife and relatives leave him during this downfall.

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