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On Our Own Land

Name: On Our Own Land
Director: France Štiglic
Released: 1948
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

1948

Director

France Štiglic

Runtime

110 minutes

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On Our Own Land is a significant work of mid-century resistance cinema that challenges the dominance of European powers. It excels at portraying ethnic ability to act and the struggle for sovereignty against colonial-style occupation. However, the film is limited by the social perspectives of its time. The absence of LGBTQ+ representation and the reliance on traditional gender roles affect its relevance to contemporary diversity standards.

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Category Breakdown

Does On Our Own Land have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters or narratives related to LGBTQ+ communities. The story focuses on the socio-political struggle of a coastal community against foreign occupation.

How does On Our Own Land portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on a community-wide resistance movement. While it suggests broad social mobilization, it leans towards traditional wartime gender roles typical of 1948 cinema.

How racially and ethnically diverse is On Our Own Land?

Good

The film centers Slovenian identity against Italian and German authorities. This portrayal highlights ethnic self-determination and indigenous resistance to imperial powers.

How does On Our Own Land represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative critiques imperial institutions by depicting occupying authorities as oppressive forces. It emphasizes anti-fascist and anti-imperialist values over traditional nationalist or capitalist structures.

Does On Our Own Land include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Strong depiction of ethnic sovereignty and Slovenian identity.
Effective critique of imperialist and oppressive state powers.
Meaningful portrayal of collective ability to act against foreign hegemony.

Limited or Absent

Lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities.
Reliance on traditional wartime gender roles and archetypes.
Absence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Set in a Slovenian coastal town in WW2, the film tells a story about villagers who help partisans to get rid of Italian, and later German authorities that ruled the town in the last years of occupation.

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