
The Year of Awakening
1991

Representation Score
Limited
1968
Director
Mirza Idrizović
Runtime
65 minutes
Average Rating
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Mirza Idrizović’s drama centers on a character study focused on social integration and the loss of innocence. The narrative follows a loner teaching a group of boys about the complexities of adult life, emphasizing social belonging. While the film explores the outsider archetype and social hierarchies, it lacks explicit markers of intersectionality. The storytelling seems grounded in social realism rather than a systemic critique of identity politics. Overall, the film is a traditional coming-of-age story that prioritizes the development of social identity over the subversion of established demographic or gendered structures.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or address issues related to heteronormativity.
The story focuses on a male-dominated environment with five boys and a loner, emphasizing traditional male socialization and peer dynamics.
The Yugoslavian setting likely reflects the region's diverse ethnic makeup. However, it is unclear if the film actively challenges or merely reflects ethnic hierarchies.
The narrative explores the transition from childhood innocence to adult social realism, offering a nuanced look at social institutions and morality.
There is no mention of physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions in the available context.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Five boys befriend a young loner who becomes their teacher of the adult world.

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