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The Divorcee

Name: The Divorcee
Director: Stephen C. Apostolof
Released: 1969
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

1969

Director

Stephen C. Apostolof

Runtime

90 minutes

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The film 'The Divorcee' challenges mid-century gender hierarchies by focusing on a woman's pursuit of pleasure and autonomy. However, it lacks depth in terms of race, disability, and LGBTQ+ identities. The narrative remains narrow, centered around a homogeneous cast. While it offers a unique perspective on gendered ability to act, it does not provide a broad social critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Divorcee have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on heterosexual relationships and does not include any same-sex intimacy or non-binary gender identities.

How does The Divorcee portray gender?

Good

The story centers on a woman's pursuit of independence and self-discovery through divorce, challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Divorcee?

Limited

The cast appears uniform, with no characters representing different races or ethnicities.

How does The Divorcee represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores subjective morality and secular themes, challenging traditional religious constraints.

Does The Divorcee include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles by centering on female autonomy.
Uses divorce as a means for personal growth and self-discovery.
Explores secular themes that challenge traditional religious constraints.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.
Features a homogeneous cast with no racial or ethnic diversity.
Lacks representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A young divorcée confesses her sexual adventures and fantasies during a psychodrama session at a party. Soon the party begins to resemble some of the "adventures" she was talking about.

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