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Stigma

Name: Stigma
Director: Pavlos Tasios
Released: 1982
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

1982

Director

Pavlos Tasios

Runtime

100 minutes

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Stigma is a social realist drama that uses controversial subject matter to challenge traditional religious and familial hierarchies. By focusing on a decision that defies standard moral norms, the film critiques the perceived burdens of traditional family structures. However, the film lacks diversity in representation. It remains focused on a localized, homogeneous demographic and doesn't fully explore the ability to act of its characters.

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Category Breakdown

Does Stigma have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a heterosexual couple and their biological child. Although it doesn't explicitly include LGBTQ+ identities, it explores themes that challenge traditional views of the nuclear family.

How does Stigma portray gender?

Fair

The main characters seem to have equal roles in making difficult decisions. However, it's unclear whether the film challenges or reinforces traditional gender roles related to parental responsibilities.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Stigma?

Limited

This Greek production centers on a homogeneous group. There is no indication of a diverse cast or characters that challenge Anglo-centric narratives.

How does Stigma represent religion and culture?

Good

The story questions religious institutions by focusing on a decision that contradicts the sanctity of life. It emphasizes the protagonists' personal experiences over institutional morality.

Does Stigma include disability representation?

Limited

The film highlights Down Syndrome but risks using the condition primarily as a plot device for tragedy. The narrative focuses on the challenges of the disability rather than the character's ability to drive the story.

Present on Screen

Uses provocative narrative to challenge traditional religious and social moralities.
Highlights Down Syndrome within a social realist context.
Explores the disruption of conventional family expectations.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diverse ethnic and characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
Risk of portraying disability as a narrative deficit.
Maintains a narrow, localized demographic focus.

Official Synopsis

A young couple (Antonis Kafetzopoulos and Olia Lazaridou) have a baby affected with the Down Syndrome. In order to avoid the difficulties entailed in bringing a child that will never live a normal life, they decided to put an end to its life.

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