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Goodbye Again

Name: Goodbye Again
Director: Anatole Litvak
Released: 1961
Duration: 115 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1961

Not Rated

Director

Anatole Litvak

Runtime

115 minutes

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Goodbye Again is a classic mid-century melodrama that emphasizes personal emotional journeys within strict social norms. The film operates within the rigid demographics and social structures of its time, focusing on romantic and personal themes. While the film offers some nuanced perspectives on female experiences, it lacks diverse representation. It avoids challenging established hierarchies and social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Goodbye Again have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on a romantic relationship between a man and a woman, ignoring any non-traditional gender identities.

How does Goodbye Again portray gender?

Fair

It challenges some gender stereotypes by emphasizing the female protagonist's internal journey and vulnerability. However, it still follows older social norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Goodbye Again?

Minimal

The cast is mostly white and European, and the story does not include diverse racial backgrounds or non-white characters.

How does Goodbye Again represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film centers on mid-century Western romance, focusing on personal emotions rather than broader cultural or institutional critiques.

Does Goodbye Again include disability representation?

Limited

A terminal illness is a key plot point, used mainly to heighten drama rather than explore the character's independence or neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

The film shifts focus away from traditional male-dominated narratives by highlighting the female protagonist's emotional journey.
It delves into intricate emotional landscapes while navigating within rigid societal norms.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks racial and ethnic diversity, sticking to the era's predominantly white casting standards.
There is no LGBTQ+ representation or critique of traditional gender norms.
Disability is used primarily to enhance dramatic tension rather than exploring the character's independence or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Middle-aged businesswoman Paula Tessier rejects the advances of her client's amusing 25-year-old son, Philip Van der Besh, but reconsiders when her longtime philandering partner begins yet another casual affair with a younger woman. She soon learns that May-December romances with older women are frowned upon in society.

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