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Thursday the 12th

Thursday the 12th

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2014

Director

Thanasis Tsaltabasis

Runtime

103 minutes

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Thursday the 12th operates as a social realist comedy that prioritizes systemic critique over identity-based representation. It uses the Greek debt crisis to explore the erosion of traditional stability and the fragility of professional status. The film excels in challenging institutional efficacy and exploring moral ambiguity. However, it lacks significant markers of diversity, focusing instead on a localized experience of economic collapse.

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Category Breakdown

Does Thursday the 12th have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit mentions of LGBTQ+ characters or stories centered around queer identity. Instead, it focuses on socio-economic struggles.

How does Thursday the 12th portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist's fight for employment and his role in driving the narrative. It is unclear whether the film challenges traditional gender roles or reinforces them through its supporting cast.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Thursday the 12th?

Limited

Set during a localized Greek economic crisis, the film likely reflects the demographic homogeneity of the region. There is no indication of diverse casting beyond the local context.

How does Thursday the 12th represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative criticizes capitalist and state institutions by focusing on the Greek debt crisis. It explores moral ambiguity through characters who exist outside traditional ethical frameworks.

Does Thursday the 12th include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence within the narrative to suggest the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a nuanced critique of capitalist structures and institutional failure during economic crises.
  • Explores moral relativism through characters who exist outside conventional societal norms.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
  • Shows limited racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a highly localized demographic focus.

Official Synopsis

Eftihis, after being fired from his job, tries to find a new one in Greece, while the economic crisis is at its peak. Along his 'adventure' he meets two people with different morals who mentor him through life.

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