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Aphrodite, Goddess of Love

Aphrodite, Goddess of Love

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

1958

Director

Mario Bonnard

Runtime

100 minutes

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Aphrodite, Goddess of Love (1958) is a conventional historical drama that emphasizes classic romantic clichés and the melodrama of a sculptor and a slave. It focuses on traditional power dynamics and heterosexual relationships rather than diverse or subversive storytelling. While the film touches on systemic hardships such as taxation and plague, these elements serve the historical context rather than actively challenging social hierarchies. Ultimately, the production adheres to mid-century cinematic standards, emphasizing traditional narratives over modern multi-layered approaches.

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Category Breakdown

Does Aphrodite, Goddess of Love have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on a heterosexual relationship between a sculptor and a slave, without showing any same-sex intimacy or non-binary gender identities.

How does Aphrodite, Goddess of Love portray gender?

Fair

The story follows traditional gender roles, where the female slave’s role is primarily defined by her relationship to the male protagonist, despite her potential emotional impact.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Aphrodite, Goddess of Love?

Fair

Set in ancient times, the film features a variety of ethnic types typical of the era. However, it does not challenge the social hierarchies of the time or use status to critique systemic issues.

How does Aphrodite, Goddess of Love represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot examines the tension between religious devotion and the hardships of plague and taxation. It functions as a traditional tragedy without deconstructing religious institutions.

Does Aphrodite, Goddess of Love include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it address neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

  • Explores themes of class struggle and systemic hardship through taxation and plague.
  • Features a variety of ethnic types typical of the historical setting.

Limited or Absent

  • Relies on traditional gender roles and heterosexual romantic structures.
  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender expressions.
  • Does not depict any visible or invisible disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

The construction of great temple dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, followed by new and high taxes and the arrival of a plague, create discontent in the population, and threatens the love between a sculptor and a slave.

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