
Week-End in Havana
1941

Representation Score
Minimal
1939
NRDirector
Edward Buzzell
Runtime
84 minutes
Average Rating
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Honolulu is a quintessential product of the 1930s studio system, designed for mass-market escapism. The narrative structure prioritizes the comedic and romantic ability to act of white, male leads, reinforcing the social status quo of the era. The film lacks intentionality regarding social subversion. It functions as a lighthearted musical comedy that relies on traditional hierarchies of gender and race to drive its escapist plot.
Category Breakdown
The film follows traditional heterosexual relationships and does not include any non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.
Female characters mainly serve as catalysts for the male protagonists' romantic journeys. The film relies on established gender clichés without challenging traditional masculine hierarchies.
The Hawaiian setting includes local characters, but they are mostly in secondary or decorative roles. The film maintains a Western-centric perspective typical of the time.
The story celebrates an idealized version of leisure and celebrity culture. It upholds Western ideals of social order without offering any critical perspective on systemic issues.
There is no focus on neurodivergence or physical disabilities. No characters are used as plot devices related to disabilities.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Wanting a break from his overzealous fans, a famous movie star hires a Hawaiian plantation owner to switch places with him for a few weeks.

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