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A Good Woman

A Good Woman

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2004

PG

Director

Mike Barker

Runtime

93 minutes

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A Good Woman operates as a traditional period piece that uses its protagonist to subtly challenge the moral rigidity of its setting. By centering a woman with a complex history, the film subverts traditional gendered expectations. However, the film lacks significant diversity. Its narrative remains rooted in a Eurocentric social class, offering little visibility for diverse racial or LGBTQ+ perspectives. Ultimately, the film provides moderate progressive value through its embrace of moral complexity, even while operating within a narrow demographic scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Good Woman have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on heterosexual relationships and social status. There are no prominent or explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities.

How does A Good Woman portray gender?

Fair

Stella Erlynne challenges traditional gender roles by presenting a divorced woman with a complicated past. Her actions highlight female autonomy within a patriarchal society.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Good Woman?

Limited

The setting and focus on aristocracy suggest a homogeneous, Eurocentric social class. The film adheres to traditional demographics typical of period dramas.

How does A Good Woman represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative challenges rigid social institutions by focusing on a protagonist whose actions defy societal norms. It critiques the moral rigidity of these institutions through a Western perspective.

Does A Good Woman include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no discernible information regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

  • Subverts traditional female archetypes by centering a protagonist with a complex, non-virtuous past.
  • Challenges rigid social morality through a nuanced exploration of situational ethics and personal choice.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, appearing limited to a homogeneous, Eurocentric aristocratic cast.
  • Provides minimal representation or visibility for LGBTQ+ identities and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Fleeing 1930s New York and leaving behind a chequered past, the giltzy divorcee Mrs Stella Erlynne travels to Italy's sun-dappled Amalfi coast. Mrs Erlynne's appearance causes a stir amongst the visiting aristocracy. Based on the Oscar Wilde play "Lady Windemere's Fan."

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