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Where Are You Going on Holiday?

Name: Where Are You Going on Holiday?
Director: Alberto Sordi, Mauro Bolognini, Luciano Salce
Released: 1978
Duration: 153 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

1978

Director

Alberto Sordi, Mauro Bolognini, Luciano Salce

Runtime

153 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This anthology comedy mirrors the social constraints of late-1970s Italy. It emphasizes traditional interpersonal dynamics and situational humor over the subversion of social hierarchies. The film's structure focuses on conventional romantic entanglements, such as exes and married couples, which limits the scope of representation. Ultimately, the work reflects the demographic and cultural realities of its era, operating within established cinematic traditions without challenging the status quo.

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Category Breakdown

Does Where Are You Going on Holiday? have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film adheres to traditional heterosexual relationship models common in 1970s European comedies. It does not depict any non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Where Are You Going on Holiday? portray gender?

Fair

The narratives center on conflicts within married couples and former partners. Men are often portrayed as clumsy, but the film upholds traditional gender roles without challenging them.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Where Are You Going on Holiday??

Limited

The production reflects the demographic makeup of 1978 Italy, with no indication of diverse casting. The focus remains on the established Italian social fabric.

How does Where Are You Going on Holiday? represent religion and culture?

Fair

The anthology format explores social mishaps and bourgeois lifestyles. It functions as situational comedy without critiquing Western institutions like religion or family.

Does Where Are You Going on Holiday? include disability representation?

Minimal

Characters appear to function within typical able-bodied storylines. There are no depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Uses a classic anthology format to explore various social misadventures and comedic vignettes.
Features well-known Italian directors known for critiquing middle-class hypocrisies.

Limited or Absent

Does not include non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.
Reinforces traditional gender roles without providing systemic empowerment for women.
Reflects the demographic homogeneity of its era with little racial diversity.
Does not include portrayals of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In three vignettes, two exes, a tour guide and a married couple struggle to overcome a series of misadventures during their vacations.

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