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Wrong Beds

Name: Wrong Beds
Director: Steno
Released: 1965
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1965

Director

Steno

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Steno’s episodic comedy examines the tension between traditional morality and evolving social behaviors in post-war Italy. The film uses situational irony to explore the breakdown of domestic stability and the complexities of interpersonal relationships. While it lacks modern markers of diversity, it offers a nuanced critique of social propriety. By highlighting the instability of traditional institutions through themes of deception and infidelity, the film moves beyond strict moralizing.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wrong Beds have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film adheres to a traditional framework that assumes everyone is straight. It focuses on heterosexual relationships and infidelity, with no mention of LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Wrong Beds portray gender?

Fair

Women play central roles in stories about infidelity and romance. However, they often act as catalysts for male emotional journeys rather than as independent protagonists.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wrong Beds?

Limited

The cast is homogeneous, reflecting the typical makeup of 1965 Italian cinema. There is no indication of diverse ethnic or racial representation.

How does Wrong Beds represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film challenges traditional family values by focusing on social transgressions and infidelity. It presents a cynical, secular view of social contracts and marital stability.

Does Wrong Beds include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a cynical, secular critique of traditional family structures and social contracts.
Explores the complexities of situational morality and social transgression through episodic storytelling.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
Features a homogeneous cast with little to no racial or ethnic diversity.
Female characters primarily serve as catalysts for male-driven plot arcs.

Official Synopsis

Four episodes: a traveler is enticed by train per bet; a professional wants to be alone with a woman he likes; a lawyer becomes the lover of an adversary; a man discovers his wife's infidelity after ten years.

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