Tender and Perverse Emmanuelle
1973
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Once You Kiss a Stranger...
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2.5/10
Limited
1969
MDirector
Robert Sparr
Runtime
106 minutes
Average Rating
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The film challenges certain social norms while still being tied to the demographic limitations of its time. It successfully breaks away from traditional gender roles by highlighting the female protagonist's autonomy and psychological depth. However, the film is limited by a lack of racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ representation. The cast remains predominantly white, reflecting the era's narrow social perspective. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its subjective moral framework, which shifts away from rigid institutional authority and instead explores individual autonomy.
Category Breakdown
Does Once You Kiss a Stranger... have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. The main conflict revolves around a heterosexual relationship between the protagonist and a professional golfer.
How does Once You Kiss a Stranger... portray gender?
The female lead challenges mid-century stereotypes by taking an active role in driving the plot through her calculated actions. She is not passive and instead asserts her autonomy and control.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Once You Kiss a Stranger...?
The cast is primarily composed of white actors, reflecting the homogenous society of the 1969 setting. There are no significant minority characters or instances of color-blind casting.
How does Once You Kiss a Stranger... represent religion and culture?
The narrative emphasizes subjective desires and moral relativism, showing a shift towards youth rebellion and a disregard for traditional social norms. It portrays a move away from strict adherence to established customs.
Does Once You Kiss a Stranger... include disability representation?
The film does not feature any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. There are no depictions of individuals with disabilities having significant roles or ability to act.
Present on Screen
- The female lead actively drives the plot through her calculated actions.
- The narrative challenges traditional gender stereotypes.
- The film uses a subjective moral framework rather than a binary judgment.
Limited or Absent
- The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity.
- There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or storylines.
- The film does not depict any characters with disabilities or neurodivergence.
Official Synopsis
A woman seduces a professional golfer, then offers to kill his opponent if the golfer will kill her psychiatrist, who wants her committed.
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