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That Something... Else!

Name: That Something... Else!
Director: Grigoris Grigoriou
Released: 1963
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1963

Director

Grigoris Grigoriou

Runtime

93 minutes

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That Something... Else! is a mid-century Greek comedy that prioritizes traditional social structures and family stability. While it adheres to the demographic norms of its time, it offers a progressive perspective through its female characters. The film highlights the active role of women in resolving conflicts and protecting family assets. However, it remains limited by its era, lacking LGBTQ+ representation and multi-ethnic diversity, focusing instead on a narrow cultural context.

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Category Breakdown

Does That Something... Else! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a traditional structure centered around a heterosexual relationship between Telis and Nana, with no indication of same-sex relationships.

How does That Something... Else! portray gender?

Fair

Ellie stands out as a strong female character who subverts gender hierarchies by being a serious lawyer. Female characters like Ellie and Nana play key roles in driving the plot and preventing financial ruin.

How racially and ethnically diverse is That Something... Else!?

Limited

The film reflects the demographic homogeneity common in 1960s Greek cinema, focusing on local social dynamics rather than a diverse cast.

How does That Something... Else! represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes traditional values such as family cohesion and protecting inherited assets. It reinforces mid-century social norms through its focus on marriage and stability.

Does That Something... Else! include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this film.

Present on Screen

Ellie's character as a professional lawyer provides a strong example of female professional ability to act.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional relationships.

Official Synopsis

An unorganized and spoiled guy, Telis Partalis, who is only cut off for his amusement, is squandering all of his father's possessions in feasts and cartogangers. His sister, Ellie, a tasty girl and a serious lawyer, as well as Julie's rich aunt, do their utmost to avert this situation but telis is not at all aware of his own misery. His aunt is forcing him to get engaged to the wealthy Nana, who in turn is a fanatic of the spree and has the ability to bail him out of debt. They once realize that Telis has fallen to the clutches of the deft who, led by the impostor Stelios, want to take away even the factory he has inherited. Then they all buckle together, even his sister and Nana, so they take down the bad guys. The factory survives, the hero's mind is somewhat "coagulates" and the love that arises between dues and nanas seals the happy ending.

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