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My Husband and My Boyfriend

My Husband and My Boyfriend

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1955

Director

Carlos Schlieper

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

My Husband and My Boyfriend provides a nuanced look at gendered power dynamics by centering on women's ability to drive the story. The protagonist's actions challenge traditional submissive feminine archetypes common in 1950s cinema. However, the film's narrow social scope limits its diversity, focusing solely on the urban Argentine middle class and lacking representation for LGBTQ+ individuals and those with disabilities. While the film offers a refreshing subversion of domestic hierarchies, its limited scope prevents a higher diversity rating.

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Category Breakdown

Does My Husband and My Boyfriend have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities.

How does My Husband and My Boyfriend portray gender?

Good

The protagonist challenges traditional gender roles by taking an active stance in her relationship, moving from a passive victim to an active participant.

How racially and ethnically diverse is My Husband and My Boyfriend?

Limited

The cast reflects the urban middle-to-upper-class demographics of mid-century Argentina, with no significant racial diversity.

How does My Husband and My Boyfriend represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores moral relativism through infidelity as a comedic element, staying within contemporary social norms.

Does My Husband and My Boyfriend include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

  • The film subverts traditional gender hierarchies by giving the female protagonist a significant role in driving the story.
  • It offers a nuanced depiction of power dynamics within a mid-century marriage.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ individuals and those with disabilities.
  • The casting reflects a homogeneous social structure with minimal racial diversity.

Official Synopsis

When a woman finds out that her husband is being unfaithful to her, she decides to give him a dose of his own medicine, making him jealous with another suitor.

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