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The Theatre Connection

Name: The Theatre Connection
Director: Milorad Laković
Released: 1980
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

1980

Director

Milorad Laković

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This film is a traditional 1980s crime thriller that focuses on plot-driven action and suspense rather than social commentary. It follows the genre conventions of its era, centered around a robbery attempt at the National Theater in Belgrade. Representation is limited by the genre's emphasis on international criminals and law enforcement. The narrative highlights physical confrontation and male-driven actions, leaving little room for exploring diverse identities or challenging existing hierarchies. Ultimately, the work reflects the period-specific norms of Balkan cinema.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Theatre Connection have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It sticks to the typical crime movie style of 1980s Yugoslav cinema.

How does The Theatre Connection portray gender?

Fair

While there are strong female performers, the story centers on male-driven actions and confrontations. Women may have roles defined by their relationships to male characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Theatre Connection?

Limited

The story is set in Belgrade and reflects the demographics of the Balkans. The cast seems fairly uniform and fits the production standards of the time.

How does The Theatre Connection represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film is a standard crime drama without clear signs of challenging traditional institutions or ideologies.

Does The Theatre Connection include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Neurodivergence or physical disabilities are not part of the story.

Present on Screen

Features prominent female performers like Svetlana 'Ceca' Bojković and Neda Arnerić.
Uses a gritty, realistic approach based on true historical events.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
Does not represent visible or invisible disabilities in the story.
Has a homogeneous cast reflecting limited ethnic and racial diversity.
Focuses on masculine-driven actions over diverse gender perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Partly based on true events, when a group of dangerous international criminals tried to rob the National Theater in Belgrade.

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