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Daniella by Night

Name: Daniella by Night
Director: Max Pécas
Released: 1961
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1961

Director

Max Pécas

Runtime

90 minutes

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Daniella by Night is a conventional mid-century genre piece that relies heavily on established formulas. While it centers on a female lead, her character arc is frequently defined by her relationships with powerful men and her vulnerability within the espionage plot. The film adheres to the social hierarchies of 1961, offering little disruption to traditional gender or identity norms. The setting provides a cosmopolitan backdrop, but the character dynamics remain rooted in standard European cinematic conventions of the era.

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Category Breakdown

Does Daniella by Night have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit representations of non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities. The relationship dynamics are centered around heterosexual interactions.

How does Daniella by Night portray gender?

Fair

Daniella plays a significant role in the story, but her actions are often influenced by her relationships with men. The plot frequently uses the 'woman in peril' cliché.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Daniella by Night?

Limited

Set in cosmopolitan Rome, the film follows typical 1961 European cinematic standards. There is no indication of diverse ethnic representation or attempts to challenge the demographic status quo.

How does Daniella by Night represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores espionage and the tension between aristocratic and modern elements. However, it operates within the established framework of mid-century European crime drama without prioritizing specific cultural critiques.

Does Daniella by Night include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

The film features a central female protagonist who drives the core mystery of the plot.
The international setting of Rome offers a cosmopolitan atmosphere for the espionage narrative.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on the 'woman in peril' cliché, which can limit the protagonist's influence.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Character motivations are heavily tied to traditional gender hierarchies and romantic clichés.

Official Synopsis

Daniella, a fashion model, goes to Rome to replace a model who's been murdered. Once there, she meets two men, Count Castellani, whose clothes she'll model, and Karl Bauer, a reporter in the hotel room next to hers. Castellani gives Daniella the spotlight, which prompts jealousy from another model. Is he merely trying to seduce her? It's soon apparent that he has other plans as well: the line of clothes is a cover for smuggling and perhaps espionage. Daniella may be in danger - one model is dead already. Is Bauer to be her protector, or is he after something too? Is anyone who they seem?

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