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Felicity

Name: Felicity
Director: John D. Lamond
Released: 1978
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

1978

Director

John D. Lamond

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Felicity stands out for its era-specific subversion of social norms, particularly through its focus on women's ability to drive the story and queer intimacy. By centering a lesbian relationship, the film challenges the straight-centered expectations common in 1970s cinema. However, the film's lack of racial diversity limits its broader cultural reach. The homogeneous cast reflects the era's typical production practices. The film effectively uses its religious setting to explore themes of liberation against institutional authority, though it remains constrained by the genre conventions of 1970s Australian eroticism.

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Category Breakdown

Does Felicity have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film centers around a lesbian relationship between Felicity and her friend Jenny, which drives the protagonist's sexual awakening and identity exploration.

How does Felicity portray gender?

Good

Felicity is portrayed who play a significant role in driving the story, actively pursuing her internal curiosity and experiences rather than being passive. Her active role challenges traditional submissive gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Felicity?

Limited

The cast appears relatively homogeneous, reflecting the era's Australian productions. There is no evidence of non-Anglo-Saxon characters serving as central agents in the story.

How does Felicity represent religion and culture?

Good

Set in a Roman Catholic boarding school, the film critiques institutional repression while exploring the tension between religious constraints and secular liberation.

Does Felicity include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Centers a lesbian relationship as a key narrative driver.
Highlights female sexual ability to act and active desire.
Uses a boarding school setting to critique institutional repression.

Limited or Absent

Lacks significant racial and ethnic diversity in the cast.
Focuses on a relatively homogeneous group of characters.
Limited representation of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Felicity studies at a remote Roman Catholic boarding school in Australia. Consumed by curiosity about sex and heavily indulging in popular erotic novels as well as a lesbian affair with her friend Jenny, she yearns for a real-world experience.

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