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The Call of Sex

The Call of Sex

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1977

Director

Tulio Demicheli

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Call of Sex is a traditional 1977 erotic thriller that emphasizes personal psychological drama over social critique. The narrative revolves around conventional romantic clichés and heterosexual conflicts, focusing on marital infidelity and lost love. Representation is confined by the era's cinematic standards. The film adheres to established Western social frameworks, emphasizing interpersonal drama without exploring diverse identities or challenging societal hierarchies. Ultimately, the film serves as a genre piece reflecting the demographic and cultural norms of its time without attempting to deconstruct social or gendered expectations.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Call of Sex have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on heterosexual relationships and does not include any queer narratives or non-binary gender identities.

How does The Call of Sex portray gender?

Limited

The story relies on traditional gender roles, such as a wife investigating her husband's fidelity. Women's roles are tied to the male lead's emotional journey.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Call of Sex?

Limited

The film seems to follow the typical demographics of 1977 European cinema. There is no indication of efforts to include a diverse cast.

How does The Call of Sex represent religion and culture?

Limited

The themes revolve around Western social issues like marriage and divorce. The story follows conventional moral frameworks without questioning societal structures.

Does The Call of Sex include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the story.

Present on Screen

  • Explores themes of female desire and ability to act through the lens of a lost love.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender expressions.
  • Relies on reactive female character clichés rather than proactive ability to act.
  • Does not offer diverse racial or ethnic perspectives beyond era-specific norms.

Official Synopsis

A man finds a woman that reminds him of his long lost love: his step-sister with whom he initiated his sex life. But he is married and his wife wants proof of the cheating to get a divorce.

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