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This Time Only

Name: This Time Only
Director: Dragan Kresoja
Released: 1983
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1983

Director

Dragan Kresoja

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This 1983 Yugoslavian drama adheres to the typical clichés of crime and prison thrillers. The story centers on a male-centric journey involving an inmate and a gangster. While the film includes female characters, the primary storyline is driven by male characters and their interactions. The narrative leans towards gritty realism rather than challenging social hierarchies or offering diverse perspectives. Overall, the film reflects the demographic and social context of its time and place. It functions as a traditional character study focused on mortality and family ties rather than a critique of broader societal issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does This Time Only have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It centers on traditional masculine roles, reflecting a narrow focus on heterosexual relationships.

How does This Time Only portray gender?

Limited

The story primarily revolves around male characters, particularly a journey between an inmate and a gangster. Female characters are present but have less influence on the main plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is This Time Only?

Fair

The film reflects the ethnic makeup of the Yugoslavian setting in the 1980s. There is no indication of intentional broad representation of diverse ethnic groups.

How does This Time Only represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores traditional social institutions through themes of crime and family. It emphasizes personal drama rather than a critical look at societal structures.

Does This Time Only include disability representation?

Minimal

A character's illness serves as a key plot point, but the film does not delve into the experience of living with a disability.

Present on Screen

Offers a character-driven exploration of mortality and family ties.
Effectively employs established conventions of the dramatic thriller genre.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more intentional disruption of conventional social or gender hierarchies.
Needs to give more ability to act to female characters in the main narrative.
Should consider offering more diverse ethnic and cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A young prison inmate gets released together with an old gangster. They go to town together in order to visit their families and friends, but nobody knows that the old man is mortally ill.

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