New Showbiz

You are here:
Saturday, Sunday and Friday

Saturday, Sunday and Friday

1979

Director

Castellano, Sergio Martino, Pipolo, Pasquale Festa Campanile

Runtime

108 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

SABATO (first episode): A company receives the visit of a very very important person. This person works for a biggest Japanese society, and this encounter is decisive for the small Italian company. DOMENICA (second episode): After a hard day of job, a man returns in it's house for sleep. But a series of facts hinder this, and the poor man does not succeed to sleep. VENERDI (third episode): A famous and rich creator of sexy ballets have various problems with a dancer. She want to leave the theater and marry a Mafia man.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.6/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The episodic structure focuses on corporate, domestic, and romantic conflicts within a traditional framework.

Gender Representation

Fair

The third episode features a female dancer exercising agency by choosing personal life over her career. However, other segments largely adhere to conventional gendered roles.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

An East Asian executive appears in the first episode as a decisive corporate figure. It is unclear if this role challenges hierarchies or serves as a standard trope.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

The narrative operates within traditional Western social structures. Themes center on corporate stability, domesticity, and established institutions like the family and the workplace.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Strengths

  • The third episode provides a moment of female agency through a dancer's professional and personal choices.
  • The inclusion of a Japanese executive introduces an element of international ethnic diversity.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film relies heavily on conventional gender roles and traditional social structures.
  • There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.

AI Analysis

Saturday, Sunday and Friday is a traditional episodic comedy that reflects the social norms of 1979. While it offers minor instances of agency and international presence, it lacks a cohesive drive toward progressive representation. The film's strength lies in its brief moments of character agency and the inclusion of an international business perspective. However, these elements are isolated within a broader framework of conventional storytelling. Ultimately, the work functions as a standard period piece. It engages with established social institutions without attempting to deconstruct them or provide intersectional depth.

How are these scores produced? →

Similar Movies

Movie poster for Sugar, Honey and Pepper

Sugar, Honey and Pepper

1980

No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 3.6 out of 10

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.