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Ulysses

Name: Ulysses
Director: Mario Camerini
Released: 1954
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

1954

Not Rated

Director

Mario Camerini

Runtime

100 minutes

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Mario Camerini’s *Ulisse* is a product of its era, functioning as a conventional social comedy that mirrors the traditionalist hierarchies of 1950s Italy. While it offers a glimpse into mid-century social norms, it lacks any modern intentions towards inclusive representation. The film relies on established romantic clichés and demographic uniformity, avoiding any critique of traditional social and racial structures. Ultimately, the work serves as an accurate reflection of Italian domestic production during the mid-20th century, prioritizing traditional social stability over progressive representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ulysses have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows the heterosexual norms of 1950s European cinema, with no depiction of same-sex relationships or non-binary gender identities.

How does Ulysses portray gender?

Limited

Female characters play significant roles through social interactions and romantic choices, yet the film upholds traditional gender roles and romantic comedy dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ulysses?

Minimal

The production reflects the predominantly white demographics of mid-century Italian cinema, without efforts to cast actors from diverse backgrounds.

How does Ulysses represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story explores everyday life within established social institutions and traditional norms, mirroring the cultural stability of the period without questioning religion.

Does Ulysses include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor are such characters used as plot devices.

Present on Screen

Provides an authentic look at mid-century Italian social etiquette and romantic pursuits.
Female characters take active roles through their social interactions.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting the homogeneous demographics of its time.
Does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies or offer non-binary gender representation.
Includes no characters with disabilities or diverse religious perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A retelling of Homer's The Odyssey, focusing on Ulysses's ten-year journey home to Ithaca following the Trojan War, where he faces various mythical challenges while his wife Penelope fends off suitors.

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