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The Tango of Jealousy

Name: The Tango of Jealousy
Director: Steno
Released: 1981
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

1981

Not Rated

Director

Steno

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Tango of Jealousy is a traditional period comedy that relies on established narrative structures centered around marriage and domestic disputes. The plot revolves around a woman's attempt to spark jealousy in her husband through a third party, focusing on interpersonal melodrama rather than social exploration. While the protagonist actively drives the plot through her own decisions, the film largely adheres to the cinematic conventions of early 1980s European comedy. It operates within a homogeneous social context, reflecting the demographic norms of its time without attempting to disrupt social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film lacks intentionality regarding the way different parts of someone's identity overlap. It remains a character-driven comedy focused on romantic manipulation rather than a critique of systemic power or identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Tango of Jealousy have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on a heterosexual marital relationship and does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities. It also does not critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Tango of Jealousy portray gender?

Fair

Lucia manipulates her husband's emotions to regain his attention, showing she plays a significant role in driving the story. However, the plot reinforces traditional gender roles through its reliance on conventional romantic clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Tango of Jealousy?

Limited

The story takes place in a homogeneous social environment typical of its era and region. There is no evidence of a diverse cast or actors from different backgrounds.

How does The Tango of Jealousy represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story operates within traditional Western social values and the framework of the nuclear family. It engages with standard comedic clichés rather than challenging established institutions.

Does The Tango of Jealousy include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent characters in this work.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist, Lucia, actively drives the plot through her own decisions.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight/non-cisgender narratives.
The narrative reinforces traditional gender roles and conventional romantic dynamics.
The social environment appears homogeneous, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

Since her husband is distracted by his passion for horse racing, Lucia decides to make him jealous by pretending to be the lover of his bodyguard, Diego.

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