
A White Dress for Marialé
1972

Representation Score
Limited
1973
Not RatedDirector
Angelo Pannacciò
Runtime
80 minutes
Average Rating
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Sex of the Witch functions mainly as a gothic horror film, maintaining traditional racial and sexual hierarchies typical of 1970s Italian cinema. It offers limited representation of diverse identities. However, the film stands out by critiquing traditional family structures through themes of greed and corruption. Supernatural elements are used to challenge conventional morality. Overall, the film emphasizes female-centric ability to act and the disruption of standard moral and social norms.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. It focuses on traditional family structures and inheritance.
The film features prominent female leads who play a central role in the story. The witch motif challenges traditional stereotypes by showing women as powerful figures.
The film has a predominantly European cast, reflecting the Italian setting of the period. The story centers on a Western aristocratic family.
The film challenges established religious and social orders by depicting the family unit and inherited wealth as corrupt. The occult elements subvert traditional institutions.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
An old man dies and as his relatives await their dosh they start getting killed, sort of by a witch!

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