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A Common Sense of Modesty

Name: A Common Sense of Modesty
Director: Alberto Sordi
Released: 1976
Duration: 123 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

1976

Director

Alberto Sordi

Runtime

123 minutes

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Alberto Sordi’s satire uses an episodic structure to examine the friction between individual impulses and social decorum. By blending sex and comedy, the film critiques conservative social institutions and the hypocrisy of traditional modesty. While the film effectively deconstructs rigid moral frameworks, it remains limited by the cinematic conventions of its era. The focus on localized Mediterranean social mores results in a lack of diverse representation. Ultimately, the work serves as a mid-range social satire. It prioritizes the exploration of human instinct over institutionalized repression, even if it lacks specific representation for queer or non-white identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Common Sense of Modesty have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film explores themes of sexuality and desire but lacks clear evidence of queer-centric narrative ability to act. It offers potential for sexual exploration without confirming non-straight identities.

How does A Common Sense of Modesty portray gender?

Fair

The narrative likely examines gendered social constraints and the performative nature of femininity. However, there is no specific evidence of women actively challenging traditional masculine hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Common Sense of Modesty?

Limited

The production reflects a homogeneous Mediterranean demographic typical of 1976 Italian cinema. There is no evidence of significant racial blending or non-white casting.

How does A Common Sense of Modesty represent religion and culture?

Good

The episodic structure challenges traditional Catholic morality by prioritizing human instinct over institutional dogma. It uses comedy to deconstruct the concept of social decency.

Does A Common Sense of Modesty include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no discernible evidence regarding the inclusion or portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Effectively uses satire to challenge traditional Catholic morality and social repression.
The episodic structure allows for a fragmented, nuanced examination of different social strata.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of non-straight identities or queer-centric narratives.
Reflects a homogeneous demographic with little racial or ethnic diversity.
Provides no discernible portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The film is divided into four episodes that blends sex and comedy.

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