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Face to Face

Name: Face to Face
Director: Sergio Sollima
Released: 1967
Duration: 112 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

1967

Director

Sergio Sollima

Runtime

112 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Face to Face serves as a cynical deconstruction of the Western genre, trading mythic heroism for a political lens that views frontier justice as subjective and corrupt. While it lacks modern social representation, it succeeds in challenging the moral authority typically found in the genre. The film's impact comes from its anti-establishment themes, presenting a landscape defined by systemic corruption rather than romanticized patriotism.

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Category Breakdown

Does Face to Face have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres strictly to the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender, with no presence of queer identities or same-sex relationships. It focuses on traditional masculine roles.

How does Face to Face portray gender?

Limited

Men dominate the narrative, with women playing secondary roles that often serve as catalysts for male-driven plots rather than having their own independent stories.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Face to Face?

Fair

The cast includes a variety of ethnicities, reflecting a diverse frontier landscape. However, this diversity is used more for the genre's rugged aesthetic than for deep character development.

How does Face to Face represent religion and culture?

Good

Sollima critiques traditional institutions and the concept of state-led justice, emphasizing moral relativism and the inherent flaws within established social structures.

Does Face to Face include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities that significantly influence the narrative.

Present on Screen

Subverts traditional Western clichés through a cynical, political lens.
Challenges the legitimacy of institutional authority and formal law.
Uses a multi-ethnic cast to reflect a diverse frontier landscape.

Limited or Absent

Lacks meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer presence.
Women are sidelined to secondary roles without significant narrative control.
Ethnic diversity lacks deep, multi-layered character development.

Official Synopsis

History Professor Brad Fletcher heads west for his health, but falls in with Solomon Bennett's outlaw gang. Fascinated by their way of life, Fletcher finally takes over the gang, leading with a new 'efficient' ruthlessness.

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