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The Beloved Of The Shepherdess

Name: The Beloved Of The Shepherdess
Director: Dimis Dadiras
Released: 1955
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

1955

Director

Dimis Dadiras

Runtime

86 minutes

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The film adheres to the traditional constraints of 1950s regional cinema. It emphasizes classical romantic clichés and religious symbolism over diverse representation. The narrative is driven by class conflicts and property, reinforcing existing social hierarchies. The focus remains on personal drama and traditional moral frameworks. Overall, the film does not challenge the social or gender norms of its time, serving as a typical period drama.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Beloved Of The Shepherdess have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on a passionate romance that follows traditional heterosexual relationships. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of heterosexuality.

How does The Beloved Of The Shepherdess portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a wealthy chief-shepherd and an impoverished herder, adhering to traditional 1950s gender roles without giving women significant roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Beloved Of The Shepherdess?

Fair

Given its Greek origin, the cast likely reflects a culturally similar, local population. The story uses economic differences rather than racial diversity to highlight social stratification.

How does The Beloved Of The Shepherdess represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot heavily relies on religious symbols, particularly a golden cross. The drama aligns with the moral frameworks and Christian values typical of mid-century Mediterranean cinema.

Does The Beloved Of The Shepherdess include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with physical or cognitive disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film effectively uses cultural symbols like the golden cross to establish its Mediterranean setting.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks complexity in representing diverse identities and fails to challenge traditional gender or social hierarchies.
There is no depiction of characters with physical or cognitive disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A precious golden cross and a regretful incident lead to a bitter conflict between a wealthy chief-shepherd and an impoverished young herder, who is about to lose his one true love forever. Will this mark the end of an ardent romance?

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