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And It Flies... And It Lies

Name: And It Flies... And It Lies
Director: Yiannis Hartomatzidis
Released: 1988
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

1.5/10

Minimal

1988

Director

Yiannis Hartomatzidis

Runtime

72 minutes

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This 1988 Greek comedy follows a predictable comedic structure centered on domestic deception. The narrative relies heavily on conventional formulas of infidelity and patriarchal power dynamics, offering little in the way of social subversion. The film presents a homogeneous cast and setting reflecting the era's localized standards. It prioritizes individual comedic chaos over any meaningful exploration of diverse identities or systemic social critiques. Ultimately, the work adheres to established social hierarchies rather than challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does And It Flies... And It Lies have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a traditional framework that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender. There is no depiction of same-sex relationships or non-cisgender identities.

How does And It Flies... And It Lies portray gender?

Limited

The story relies on conventional clichés of male infidelity. Women play key roles but primarily as subjects of the male protagonist's deception rather than as independent agents.

How racially and ethnically diverse is And It Flies... And It Lies?

Minimal

The setting and cast reflect a homogeneous demographic typical of 1988 Greece. There is no indication of diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.

How does And It Flies... And It Lies represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story critiques the stability of the family unit through personal misconduct. It focuses on individual morality rather than broader social critiques.

Does And It Flies... And It Lies include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear critique of the traditional family unit's stability through its central theme of bigamy.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on outdated clichés of male infidelity where women are subjects of male deception rather than independent characters.
The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, presenting a highly homogeneous demographic.
There is no depiction of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
The story fails to include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Alexis Tompras is a bigamist pilot who divides his time between his first wife, who lives in Thessaloniki, and his second wife, who lives in Athens and works as a singer. But when problems arise in his marriages, the truth will soon be revealed...

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