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13th district

Name: 13th district
Director: Martin Frič
Released: 1946
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

1946

Director

Martin Frič

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

13th District is a conventional mid-century crime drama that adheres to the social and demographic norms of its era. The plot prioritizes a standard detective arc involving law enforcement and criminal retribution over progressive narrative themes. While the film includes female characters with personal ability to act, the central tension remains rooted in masculine authority and traditional genre clichés. The story functions as a localized crime piece rather than a vehicle for social subversion. Ultimately, the film lacks the intentionality required for high diversity scores, instead reinforcing the cultural and racial homogeneity of post-war Czechoslovakia.

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Category Breakdown

Does 13th district have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The romantic subplot between Fróny and Dr. Chrudimský follows traditional heterosexual patterns.

How does 13th district portray gender?

Fair

Female characters like Fróny have personal ability to act in their romantic choices. However, their roles remain secondary to the main male-driven conflict between the Inspector and The Cat.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 13th district?

Minimal

The setting and production context suggest a homogeneous demographic typical of 1946 Czechoslovakia. There is no evidence of racial blending or non-white casting.

How does 13th district represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative focuses on individual morality, duty, and revenge within established institutional frameworks. It does not critique Western institutions or religious structures.

Does 13th district include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No evidence of neurodivergence or physical impairment is present.

Present on Screen

Female characters like Fróny demonstrate emotional ability to act through their romantic decisions.
The film provides a clear, character-driven romantic subplot that adds personal stakes to the crime narrative.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationships.
Female roles remain secondary to the central conflict between male protagonists.
The film reflects a homogeneous demographic with no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

Inspector Cadek from the 13th police station keeps an eye on the released safe-cracker nicknamed The Cat. He rightly suspects that Cat will go and pick up his last loot which the police didn't manage to find and that he will want revenge on Karta who helped put him behind bars. At the hospital, Cat's ex-lover Fróny hopelessly falls for doctor Chrudimský and decides to start a new life. She still refuses to help the inspector in his search for The Cat and Karta.

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