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One Is a Lonely Number

Name: One Is a Lonely Number
Director: Mel Stuart
Released: 1972
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1972

Director

Mel Stuart

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

One Is a Lonely Number is a character study grounded in the traditional dramatic formulas of the early 1970s. It focuses on the psychological journey of a woman dealing with her husband's departure. The film does not aim to disrupt established social norms and instead presents a homogeneous demographic that reflects the standards of its time. It prioritizes individual emotional struggles over broader social critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does One Is a Lonely Number have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a typical mid-century social structure and does not include any non-traditional gender identities or critiques of heterosexual norms.

How does One Is a Lonely Number portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a woman's emotional strength after her husband leaves. It examines the breakdown of family life but does not actively challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is One Is a Lonely Number?

Limited

The narrative focuses on a white, middle-class experience. The casting reflects the demographic uniformity common in 1970s urban dramas.

How does One Is a Lonely Number represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film critiques the dehumanizing effects of modern society and portrays social dysfunction as a result of individual isolation.

Does One Is a Lonely Number include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities shown with significant influence. The protagonist's psychological struggle is framed as a reaction to social isolation.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused look at emotional resilience in the face of marital breakdown.
It provides a poignant depiction of urban alienation and the fragmentation of the individual.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse casting and character arcs that reflect multiple aspects of identity.
There is an absence of representation for LGBTQ+ identities or disability.
The film adheres to a homogeneous social environment rather than challenging traditional hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A young woman has difficulty understanding why her husband walks out on her. Alone for the first time, she finds life difficult to cope with and for a time lives with the hope that her husband will come back to her.

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