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An Indecent Obsession
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4.2/10
Fair
1985
Director
Lex Marinos
Runtime
100 minutes
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An Indecent Obsession is a period drama centered on individual psychological transgressions. It finds its strength in challenging traditional gender roles through its female lead. However, the film operates within a very narrow social framework. It lacks meaningful representation regarding race, sexuality, or diverse cultural perspectives, adhering strictly to the era's homogeneous social structure. While the setting involves psychiatric patients, they lack narrative ability to act. The film prioritizes a singular romantic obsession over a broader exploration of systemic power or diverse identities.
Category Breakdown
Does An Indecent Obsession have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship without any queer narratives or non-binary gender identities.
How does An Indecent Obsession portray gender?
Sister Honour Langtree challenges traditional gender roles by exercising institutional authority and taking control of her life. However, the plot remains anchored in conventional romantic themes.
How racially and ethnically diverse is An Indecent Obsession?
The production reflects 19th-century social constraints with a homogeneous, Anglo-Saxon cast. It lacks intentional casting that includes diverse ethnic backgrounds.
How does An Indecent Obsession represent religion and culture?
The narrative explores the tension between religious duty and personal desires. It functions as a character study rather than a critique of institutional practices.
Does An Indecent Obsession include disability representation?
A military psychiatric hospital provides the backdrop, highlighting mental health issues. However, the patients seem to serve mainly as plot devices rather than having their own stories.
Present on Screen
- Challenges traditional gender roles by portraying a woman in a position of institutional authority.
- Subverts traditional submissive religious figure clichés through the protagonist's control over her life.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a homogeneous social stratum.
- Does not include queer narratives or non-binary gender identities.
- Psychiatric patients lack autonomy and serve primarily as plot catalysts.
Official Synopsis
Sister Honour Langtree (Wendy Hughes), is in charge of a military hospital for psychiatric patients. She however transgresses boundaries by developing a sexual attraction for a new patient.
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