You are here:

This Wonderful Dirty World

This Wonderful Dirty World

Representation Score

9.2/10

Excellent

1971

Director

Mino Loy, Luigi Scattini

Runtime

97 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

This documentary departs from the exploitative 'Mondo' tradition by prioritizing sociological inquiry over mere spectacle. It focuses on systemic transformations, such as industrial pollution and medical ethics. By centering non-Western subjects and underrepresented groups, it offers a more nuanced view of the human experience. While it touches on non-traditional sexualities and gender roles, the representation remains somewhat indirect. However, its commitment to documenting social welfare and scientific progress provides a strong foundation for its diverse themes.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does This Wonderful Dirty World have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film explores human sexuality through sex education and esoteric psychotherapy. Though it doesn't show specific same-sex relationships, the focus suggests an interest in non-traditional sexualities and bodily autonomy.

How does This Wonderful Dirty World portray gender?

Good

A female priest celebrating Mass directly challenges patriarchal religious structures. The film also centers ability to act through vignettes on specialized medical care and sex education.

How racially and ethnically diverse is This Wonderful Dirty World?

Good

The documentary avoids Western-centric clichés by documenting Palestinian military training and Japanese environmental struggles. It highlights the intersection of geopolitics and social issues by focusing on non-Western subjects.

How does This Wonderful Dirty World represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative prioritizes scientific progress and social equity over religious dogma. It contrasts traditional religious ceremonies with advancements like assisted fertilization and heart surgery, critiquing established institutions.

Does This Wonderful Dirty World include disability representation?

Good

The film documents sex education for blind children and schooling for children with phocomelia. It avoids pity, instead highlighting the intersection of disability with education and social integration.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges patriarchal norms through the depiction of a female priest.
  • Avoids colonialist clichés by focusing on systemic issues in the Global East and Middle East.
  • Provides a sophisticated look at disability through education and social integration themes.
  • Critiques industrial capitalism and religious dogma via scientific and environmental vignettes.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit depictions of same-sex intimacy or specific LGBTQ+ identities.
  • The exploration of non-traditional sexualities remains somewhat indirect and thematic.

Official Synopsis

Taking a detour from the usual settings of Africa and South America, this mondo film focuses on Japan and Sweden, exploring strange and unusual scenes like the effects of pollution in a Japanese fishing village, esoteric psychotherapy methods, assisted fertilization, heatt surgery, sex education for blind children in sweden, military training for young Palestinians in Lebanon, a female priest celebrating mass and a school for children with phocomelia.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.