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Bye Bye Monkey

Name: Bye Bye Monkey
Director: Marco Ferreri
Released: 1978
Duration: 113 min

Representation Score

6.2/10

Good

1978

Director

Marco Ferreri

Runtime

113 minutes

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Marco Ferreri’s film uses surrealism to challenge traditional social structures. It successfully critiques patriarchal norms and institutional authority by highlighting feminist groups and anarchist perspectives. While the film effectively subverts cultural norms and gender stereotypes, it is constrained by the era's casting practices regarding racial diversity. The narrative stands out for its refusal to follow typical Western storytelling or domestic stability. Overall, the film serves as a critique of systemic structures, using absurdity to break down conventional ideas of family and social order.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bye Bye Monkey have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film examines unusual friendships and relationships that go beyond traditional norms. It questions the usual expectations of home life through a lens of strange and absurd situations.

How does Bye Bye Monkey portray gender?

Good

A group of feminist actresses challenges traditional gender roles. They act as a strong social force, breaking away from the passive stereotype of women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bye Bye Monkey?

Fair

The historical New York setting blends various cultural icons. However, the cast reflects the limitations of the time period in terms of racial diversity.

How does Bye Bye Monkey represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story focuses on an Italian anarchist character who opposes authority figures. It uses a chimpanzee to question human-centric social norms and criticize established institutions.

Does Bye Bye Monkey include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no notable depiction of physical or cognitive disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

Strong challenge to patriarchal structures through a group of feminist actresses.
Effective use of an anarchist character to critique established social orders.
Creative use of surrealism and non-traditional characters to challenge social norms.

Limited or Absent

Limited racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
Lack of visible representation of physical or cognitive disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In metahistorical New York city electrotechnician Lafayette deals with a megalomaniac director of a wax museum of ancient Rome, an italian lonely anarchist, a group of feminist actresses - including Angelica who falls in love with him - and a small adopted chimpanzee.

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