Emanuelle in America
1977
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Emanuelle Around the World
Representation Score
5.9/10
Fair
1977
NC-17Director
Joe D'Amato
Runtime
102 minutes
Average Rating
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Emanuelle Around the World stands out for its challenge to traditional gender roles. By placing a strong female protagonist at the center of the narrative, the film avoids the passive portrayal of women common in 1970s cinema. However, the film adheres closely to the conventions of the exploitation genre. While it features a diverse cast across various international settings, these elements serve more as a travelogue rather than a focused exploration of cultural intersections. Overall, the film misses opportunities to address systemic representation issues. It primarily functions as erotic escapism, lacking engagement with deeper social or identity-based themes.
Category Breakdown
Does Emanuelle Around the World have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film centers on heterosexual encounters and does not depict non-straight or non-cisgender identities or narratives that challenge heterosexuality.
How does Emanuelle Around the World portray gender?
Emanuelle is the main driver of desire and the central figure in the plot. This challenges traditional male-dominated structures by giving the female lead significant influence over the story.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Emanuelle Around the World?
The cast includes a variety of ethnicities reflecting the film's international production. However, these diverse backgrounds serve more as a travelogue element rather than being integral to character development.
How does Emanuelle Around the World represent religion and culture?
The film does not deeply engage with systemic critiques of Western institutions or religious ethics. Instead, it leans towards escapist voyeurism, focusing more on entertainment than social commentary.
Does Emanuelle Around the World include disability representation?
The film does not highlight any visible or invisible disabilities. Characters adhere to typical physical types seen in the erotic genre.
Present on Screen
- The female protagonist has significant influence and drives the plot.
- The film challenges traditional male-dominated structures of the time.
- A globalized cast provides a multicultural backdrop through international locations.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks specific depictions of non-straight or non-cisgender identities.
- Diverse ethnicities are used incidentally rather than for character depth.
- There is no meaningful representation of disability within the story.
Official Synopsis
The increasingly politicised Emanuelle gets deeper into fighting an international trade composed of sex, violence and high profile players.
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