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The Godson

Name: The Godson
Director: Maria Plyta
Released: 1952
Duration: 78 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

1952

Director

Maria Plyta

Runtime

78 minutes

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The Godson is a mid-century Greek comedy that follows traditional storytelling conventions. While it offers a central female perspective, the narrative structure remains rooted in conventional social hierarchies. The film's focus on domestic issues and marital clichés reinforces established social norms. It lacks the depth needed to explore diverse identities or challenge traditional structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Godson have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships. The plot revolves around heterosexual romance and marital affairs.

How does The Godson portray gender?

Fair

Vivika Zaharouli takes a strong stance against her husband's infidelity. However, the story is driven by a male impostor, keeping women confined to domestic roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Godson?

Limited

As a localized Greek production, the cast appears ethnically uniform. The film does not show any blending of different racial backgrounds.

How does The Godson represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on traditional institutions such as marriage and godparentage. It emphasizes maintaining social and family reputation.

Does The Godson include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the character descriptions or plot summary.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist, Vivika, actively challenges her husband's behavior.
The film provides a localized cultural snapshot of mid-20th-century Greek social institutions.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies heavily on male-driven deception and traditional romantic clichés.
There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial backgrounds.
The plot reinforces conventional social hierarchies without critical exploration.

Official Synopsis

During the Balkan Wars, Vivika Zaharouli, sick and tired of the goings-on of her womanizer husband, welcomes in Athens her godchild, who comes to live in their house. She doesn't know, however, that this is not her godchild but an impostor, Petros Harmidis, who took the other's place because he is in love with her. One day, she is visited by a classmate of hers from their old girl's school, Kiki, who is Harmidis' wife. Kiki asks her to intervene in the transfer of her husband from the front, but one misunderstanding leads to another...

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