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That's Roman Porno: Smile of Goddesses

That's Roman Porno: Smile of Goddesses

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

1988

Director

Takashi Kodama

Runtime

95 minutes

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This documentary serves as a retrospective lens on the Nikkatsu 'Roman Porno' era, using archival clips to survey a specific period of Japanese cinema. Its strength lies in its subject matter, which inherently challenges mainstream social expectations and traditional gender hierarchies. However, the film's impact is limited by its archival format. Because it is a compilation of clips rather than a cohesive narrative, it lacks a singular, intentional drive toward empowering diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does That's Roman Porno: Smile of Goddesses have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary compiles archival footage from the Roman Porno series, which often explored non-traditional sexuality. However, the film functions as a historical survey rather than an intentional LGBTQ narrative.

How does That's Roman Porno: Smile of Goddesses portray gender?

Good

The film centers on female protagonists and the 'goddesses' of the Nikkatsu era. These portrayals often challenged traditional patriarchal hierarchies by emphasizing women's ability to drive the story and presence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is That's Roman Porno: Smile of Goddesses?

Limited

The retrospective focuses almost exclusively on domestic Japanese cinematic movements. There is no evidence of significant racial diversity or casting beyond the standard demographics of the era.

How does That's Roman Porno: Smile of Goddesses represent religion and culture?

Fair

By documenting a genre that operated on the fringes of mainstream morality, the film critiques conservative social constraints. It explores human desire outside of rigid, traditional structures.

Does That's Roman Porno: Smile of Goddesses include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no discernible evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within this compilation.

Present on Screen

  • Centers women's ability to drive the story and presence through the 'goddess' archetype.
  • Challenges traditional patriarchal hierarchies found in mainstream studio dramas.
  • Explores human desire and sexuality outside of rigid social structures.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks significant racial or ethnic diversity within the Japanese context.
  • The archival format prevents a cohesive, intentional narrative of empowerment.
  • Provides no discernible representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A documentary compilation that shows various clips from the Roman Porno series of movies from 1971 to 1988.

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