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I have you behind me, Satan

Name: I have you behind me, Satan
Director: Dinos Dimopoulos
Released: 1971
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

1971

Director

Dinos Dimopoulos

Runtime

95 minutes

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Dinos Dimopoulos's comedy mirrors the social norms of 1970s Greece. The narrative structure reinforces existing hierarchies without challenging them. While the film addresses the social changes of mid-20th century Greece, it does so through conventional comedic forms. The focus remains on personal romantic desires and traditional social interactions. Overall, the film does not intentionally challenge norms related to gender, race, or identity, adhering to the standard frameworks of Mediterranean cinema from that era.

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Category Breakdown

Does I have you behind me, Satan have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on heterosexual relationships and traditional courtship. There are no representations of non-straight identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does I have you behind me, Satan portray gender?

Fair

Paul's decisions and his friend's influence drive the plot. Women are portrayed in traditional roles, serving as romantic interests or professional support.

How racially and ethnically diverse is I have you behind me, Satan?

Limited

The story reflects a homogeneous social environment typical of 1970s Greek productions. There is no indication of a diverse cast or subversion of ethnic hierarchies.

How does I have you behind me, Satan represent religion and culture?

Limited

Traditional comedic clichés are used to explore courtship and social etiquette. The story does not critique Western institutions or challenge traditional values.

Does I have you behind me, Satan include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film provides insight into the social dynamics and courtship practices of 1971 Greece.
Dimopoulos skillfully navigates the shift between traditional comedy and character-driven storytelling.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight perspectives.
The plot emphasizes men's control over the story, relegating female characters to supporting roles.
The setting lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a homogeneous social environment.

Official Synopsis

Paul is an unmarried middle-aged man who runs an insurance company in which his employee, Manolis Petichakis, presents his sister Eve for the post of secretary. Paul's friend, Tasos, convinces him to respond to a sentimental ad. Finally, he makes an appointment with a woman signing "The Rose of Isfahan". But the appointment evolves into a blaze..

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