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17 Bullets for an Angel

Name: 17 Bullets for an Angel
Director: Takis Vougiouklakis, Nikos Foskolos
Released: 1981
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

1981

Director

Takis Vougiouklakis, Nikos Foskolos

Runtime

98 minutes

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The film is a historical drama that prioritizes nationalistic storytelling and classical melodrama. It successfully places a female character in a position of political influence, moving beyond the damsel-in-distress cliché through her involvement in sabotage and resistance. However, the work remains anchored in the social norms of 1981. Its focus on a specific ethnic struggle and traditional romantic arcs limits its exploration of diverse identities. The film functions more as a tribute to national martyrdom than a study of varied backgrounds.

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Category Breakdown

Does 17 Bullets for an Angel have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Iro and a young doctor, adhering to traditional romantic storylines without exploring LGBTQ+ identities.

How does 17 Bullets for an Angel portray gender?

Fair

Iro is a strong female protagonist who actively participates in the resistance movement. Her character is framed through a classic martyr archetype, emphasizing her role in the struggle.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 17 Bullets for an Angel?

Fair

The cast is primarily made up of actors from the same ethnic background, reflecting the historical context of the German occupation of Greece. The film highlights a specific ethnic struggle rather than showcasing diverse casts.

How does 17 Bullets for an Angel represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes national identity and sacrifice against an occupying force, prioritizing traditional heroism and patriotism over modern secular or postmodern viewpoints.

Does 17 Bullets for an Angel include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative includes medical care for the protagonist after her torture. However, disability is not a central theme or character trait in the story.

Present on Screen

The film features a strong female lead who plays a significant role in the violent political conflict.
It provides a focused, authentic portrayal of the Greek resistance during the Axis occupation.

Limited or Absent

The narrative leans heavily on traditional martyr archetypes and conventional romantic structures.
The film lacks representation of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities or broader perspectives on diversity.

Official Synopsis

Iro Konstantopoulou was thirteen years old when the Germans invaded Greece. Despite her age, however, she got involved with the resistance. When she was arrested for the first time, her rich father managed to set her free, and she fell in love with a young doctor who took care of her injuries following torture. A little before the withdrawal of the Germans, she participated in the blowing up of a train that was transporting ammunition, and she was arrested again, but this time no one could save her. She was executed at the Chaïdari camp, along with forty-nine other prisoners.

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