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Gröna hissen

Name: Gröna hissen
Director: Börje Larsson
Released: 1944
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Minimal

1944

Director

Börje Larsson

Runtime

97 minutes

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Gröna hissen is a period-specific domestic comedy reflecting the social norms of 1944 Sweden. The narrative centers on traditional romantic conflicts like jealousy and infidelity to drive its comedic engine. While the film allows the female protagonist to make independent choices, it lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity. The cast and themes focus on mid-century social maneuvering without diverse perspectives. Ultimately, the film serves as a typical farce of its time, offering limited progressive representation or systemic critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Gröna hissen have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The storyline stays within a traditional framework centered around marital infidelity.

How does Gröna hissen portray gender?

Fair

Ulla seeks companionship outside her marriage, showing a degree of independence. However, the story relies on comedic clichés rather than addressing deeper gender issues.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Gröna hissen?

Minimal

The film features a homogeneous cast set in 1940s Sweden. There is no indication of racial diversity or non-white actors in the social dynamics.

How does Gröna hissen represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows the conventional social norms of the era, emphasizing the importance of the nuclear family through themes of romantic deception.

Does Gröna hissen include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist, Ulla, makes independent romantic choices.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered characters.
The narrative adheres to traditional gender clichés.

Official Synopsis

Ulla thinks her husband Billy is boring and starts dating other men. Lillans husband Peter is having important meetings, including girls. Billy and Lillan decides to pretend to be in love, to rouse jealousy of Ulla and Peter.

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