The jealous woman
1968
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Jealous like a Cat
Representation Score
2.1/10
Limited
1956
Director
Yorgos Tzavellas
Runtime
104 minutes
Average Rating
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Jealous like a Cat is a mid-century social comedy centered on a domestic power struggle. The narrative provides a moderate subversion of gender roles by making the female protagonist the architect of the plot, granting her tactical dominance over her husband. However, the film remains limited by the era's social constraints, focusing on the interpersonal dynamics of a specific, homogeneous social class within a Greek context. While it offers a subtle critique of how material success can cause emotional sterility, it does not challenge the broader social fabric or provide diverse representation beyond its primary cast.
Category Breakdown
Does Jealous like a Cat have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on traditional marital dynamics and does not include any non-straight relationships or narratives that critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
How does Jealous like a Cat portray gender?
The wife acts as the narrative's strategist, showing intelligence and control over the plot. However, her power is tied to domestic manipulation and jealousy rather than broader societal influence.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Jealous like a Cat?
As a 1956 Greek production, the film reflects the demographic homogeneity of its time. There is no indication of diverse casting or ethnic representation.
How does Jealous like a Cat represent religion and culture?
The story critiques how wealth and industrialist status can cause emotional isolation. It explores the tension between personal desires and rigid social structures.
Does Jealous like a Cat include disability representation?
There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent characters in this work.
Present on Screen
- The female lead demonstrates significant intelligence and tactical dominance.
- The film offers a subtle critique of how wealth can cause emotional sterility.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks multi-layered complexity and diverse casting.
- The narrative remains confined to traditional mid-century social structures.
- There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disability.
Official Synopsis
The wife of an industrialist who doesn't care about her creates a plot with her cousin to make him jealous.
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