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Alice in the Navy

Name: Alice in the Navy
Director: Alekos Sakellarios
Released: 1961
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1961

Director

Alekos Sakellarios

Runtime

87 minutes

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Alice in the Navy is a classic Mediterranean musical comedy from the 1960s. It relies on traditional social hierarchies and romantic clichés rather than trying to challenge them. The protagonist's disguise offers a moment of comedic empowerment but does not disrupt the overarching patriarchal order. The film reflects the homogeneous demographics and social norms of its time.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alice in the Navy have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to an assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender roles.

How does Alice in the Navy portray gender?

Limited

The protagonist uses a gendered disguise to navigate a male-dominated military environment. This disguise temporarily gives her a role in driving the story, but the overall structure remains focused on masculine norms and traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alice in the Navy?

Fair

The casting reflects the ethnic makeup of Greece in 1961 and lacks diverse representation. However, it avoids harmful stereotypes related to race.

How does Alice in the Navy represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional Greek social norms of the 1960s, centered around family and military stability. It upholds conventional values without challenging established traditions.

Does Alice in the Navy include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities depicted among the characters. The performers conform to typical physical types seen in musical comedies.

Present on Screen

The protagonist's disguise briefly allows her to take a leading role in a male-dominated environment.
The film avoids harmful racial stereotypes or whitewashing within its specific cultural context.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse representation and perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity.
The film reinforces traditional gender hierarchies and conservative social structures.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender roles.

Official Synopsis

Aliki is in love with someone who serves his duty in the greek navy. Wanting to see him, she disguises as a navy soldier and gets aboard her lover's ship. Things get more complicated when she comes accross the ship's captain; her father!

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