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An Immoral Story

Name: An Immoral Story
Director: Barbara Sass
Released: 1990
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

1990

Director

Barbara Sass

Runtime

108 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Barbara Sass's drama effectively dismantles traditional gender roles by focusing on a complex, self-involved female protagonist. Ewa's refusal to conform disrupts established hierarchies. However, the film lacks diversity and inclusion. It remains confined to a homogeneous demographic, with no racial or LGBTQ+ representation. Ultimately, the film explores individualistic passion and moral ambiguity, but within a narrow socio-cultural context.

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Category Breakdown

Does An Immoral Story have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The story revolves around the protagonist's romantic relationships within a traditional framework, without any hints of queer-coded subtext.

How does An Immoral Story portray gender?

Good

Ewa challenges traditional feminine stereotypes through her bold and assertive behavior. The film highlights female independence and desire over passive social roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is An Immoral Story?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white, emphasizing a homogeneous demographic. The setting focuses on a localized, middle-class European environment without diverse casting.

How does An Immoral Story represent religion and culture?

Good

The story examines moral relativism and subjective truths rather than prescribed morals. It prioritizes individual experiences over traditional social institutions.

Does An Immoral Story include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities. Character struggles are portrayed through emotional and psychological turmoil.

Present on Screen

Strong subversion of traditional gender roles through a bold, independent female lead.
Exploration of complex female desire and ability to act.
Nuanced thematic focus on moral relativism and subjective truth.

Limited or Absent

Lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the cast and setting.
Absence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight perspectives.
Limited representation of various intersecting identities.

Official Synopsis

Told as a film within the film, the story concerns an aging actress. Ewa is a flamboyant, pushy actress whose career and love life have come to a dead end. She lives in a faceless housing development. She is totally engrossed in herself and dreams of making a comeback as a singer. But her overbearing personality time after time sets her into conflict with those she tries to work with in the theater and her bedroom.

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