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Baths of Diana

Name: Baths of Diana
Director: Giuseppe Filippi
Released: 1896
Duration: 1 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1896

Director

Giuseppe Filippi

Runtime

1 minutes

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This documentary short serves as a foundational ethnographic record of the late 19th century. It captures a specific social moment in Milan, focusing on the everyday interactions and activities of people in a public pool. Since the film is a historical observation, it does not aim to challenge social hierarchies or demographic homogeneity. Instead, it offers a straightforward visual study of life during that time. The lack of diversity is a result of the era's constraints and the film's purpose as a simple visual documentation of contemporary life.

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Category Breakdown

Does Baths of Diana have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film documents public bathing practices from 1896. It does not include any depictions of queer relationships or non-straight identities, adhering to the social norms of the time.

How does Baths of Diana portray gender?

Limited

Both men and women participate in physical activities in the pool. However, the portrayal is limited by the modesty standards and traditional gender roles of the era, without challenging these roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Baths of Diana?

Fair

The subjects in the film appear mostly from a similar background, reflecting the demographics of Milan in the late 19th century. It provides a local cultural snapshot rather than showcasing a variety of ethnicities.

How does Baths of Diana represent religion and culture?

Limited

The footage captures a typical Western leisure activity. It upholds traditional social structures and communal engagement without providing any critical commentary on societal norms.

Does Baths of Diana include disability representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on able-bodied individuals performing athletic dives. There is no representation of individuals with disabilities or neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

Provides a unique historical perspective on public interaction and communal leisure in the late 19th century.
Offers an authentic look at the social spaces and physical expressions of the era.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of various ethnicities, reflecting a highly localized and homogeneous demographic.
There is no depiction of diverse identities or the subversion of traditional social and gender roles.

Official Synopsis

The scene depicts famous baths where bathers plunge into the water from a prodigious height, performing somersaults. A very curious effect when you view this scene in reverse.

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