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The face of the day

Name: The face of the day
Director: Orestis Laskos
Released: 1965
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Minimal

1965

Director

Orestis Laskos

Runtime

86 minutes

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The film is a conventional Mediterranean farce from the mid-20th century, emphasizing local comedic clichés over social critique. It follows a standard 'fish out of water' narrative centered on a shopkeeper caught in a criminal chase. Representation is limited by the era's cinematic standards, focusing on a homogeneous Greek cast and traditional gender roles. The narrative relies on established social hierarchies without challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does The face of the day have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film adheres to the straight-centered norms typical of 1960s commercial cinema. There are no depictions of same-sex relationships or non-binary gender identities.

How does The face of the day portray gender?

Fair

A charming woman plays a key role in advancing the plot but primarily serves as a tool for the male protagonist's schemes. She has limited autonomy and is more of a plot instrument than an independent character.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The face of the day?

Minimal

The cast and storyline focus on a homogeneous Greek population, reflecting the era's tendency towards ethnocentric storytelling. There is no indication of diverse ethnic backgrounds or multi-layered casting.

How does The face of the day represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot revolves around an ancient statue that symbolizes national heritage. However, it does not challenge traditional family structures or Western institutions.

Does The face of the day include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed in the film, nor are they central to the character arcs or plot mechanics.

Present on Screen

Uses a charming female lead to drive plot progression and character interactions.
Engages with national heritage through the central plot device of an ancient statue.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diverse ethnic identities or multi-layered casting.
Relies on traditional gender clichés where women serve as plot tools rather than independent characters.
Does not include representations of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.

Official Synopsis

Grigoris (Kostas Voutsas), a shopkeeper from Katerini, wins the first prize at a radio station that covers his expenses for a week in Athens. Arriving in the capital, the members of two gangs think it is Polydoros, the man who was to carry a stolen ancient statue to sell it to a rich collector. Grigoris, by chance, acquires the statue, and the captain (Kostas Kazakos) of a gang, with the help of a charming woman (Eleni Prokopiou), tries to trap him. Eventually, Grigoris will be hunted by both the gangs and the police ...

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