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They Just Come and Go

Name: They Just Come and Go
Director: Boris Poljak
Released: 2017
Duration: 20 min

Representation Score

7.4/10

Good

2017

Director

Boris Poljak

Runtime

20 minutes

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Boris Poljak’s documentary serves as a sociological study of the dynamics at Bacvice beach. It captures the natural generational divide and the friction between different social groups occupying the same space at various times. The film emphasizes environmental realism rather than structured storytelling focused on diverse identities. Since it is an observational piece set in a specific Croatian location, it does not employ narrative tools to explore specific identity politics or subversive character arcs. Ultimately, the work functions as a study of social evolution. While it does not achieve a high diversity score, it successfully documents the ebb and flow of a community through an observational lens.

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Category Breakdown

Does They Just Come and Go have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary does not provide explicit information about specific sexual orientations or gender identities. It focuses on the movement of crowds without addressing LGBTQ+ issues.

How does They Just Come and Go portray gender?

Fair

The film includes both male and female participants, but it does not show characters challenging traditional gender roles or having significant influence over the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is They Just Come and Go?

Fair

Filmed at Bacvice beach in Croatia, the documentary likely captures a homogeneous demographic. There is no indication of significant racial or ethnic diversity among the participants.

How does They Just Come and Go represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative highlights the tension between the nightlife youth culture and the older generation. It captures the evolving social norms and the changing nature of urban spaces.

Does They Just Come and Go include disability representation?

Fair

The documentary does not specifically address the portrayal of individuals with disabilities. The lack of information keeps the score neutral.

Present on Screen

Captures the natural generational divide and social friction between different age groups.
Provides a realistic sociological study of how urban spaces change between different social groups.
Documents the authentic ebb and flow of a community using an observational approach.

Limited or Absent

Lacks intentional focus on diverse identities or specific identity-based narratives.
Does not provide evidence of challenging traditional gender roles or social hierarchies.
The localized setting limits the representation of racial and ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

The film follows morning events at Bacvice beach. At dawn, before sunrise, the beach becomes a place of an unusual clash. From nearby clubs and cafes, numerous groups of young people cross the beach on their way home. At the same time, older people start coming. They walk, come, pass by and go.

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