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Anakatosouras

Name: Anakatosouras
Director: Grigoris Grigoriou
Released: 1967
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1967

Director

Grigoris Grigoriou

Runtime

95 minutes

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Anakatosouras is a mid-century Greek comedy that adheres to the social hierarchies of its time. The narrative leans on conventional domestic and family structures to create its comedic conflicts. The film lacks complexity in representing diverse identities and does not offer critiques of societal norms. Instead, it upholds the status quo of its era. Overall, the work serves as a reflection of its time, reinforcing traditional values rather than challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does Anakatosouras have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Thomas and his wife. There are no characters with non-binary gender identities or critiques of traditional orientations.

How does Anakatosouras portray gender?

Fair

The story follows a traditional family structure where the male protagonist faces ongoing criticism. The wife provides emotional support, but the plot reinforces patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Anakatosouras?

Limited

Set in Thessaloniki, the production reflects the homogeneous population of 1967 Greece. The cast and setting do not include diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.

How does Anakatosouras represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on Mediterranean social values and family dynamics. It emphasizes individual merit and social reintegration through talent, without challenging traditional institutions.

Does Anakatosouras include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

The wife character provides emotional support and plays a significant role in the story.
The film offers a clear glimpse into mid-century Greek social and familial dynamics.

Limited or Absent

The narrative reinforces traditional gender roles and patriarchal structures.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
The cast and setting lack racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a homogeneous demographic.

Official Synopsis

Thomas Karatoulpanis (Dinos Iliopoulos) is a naive employee at a car show in the Thessaloniki International Trade Fair. Because of his modest personality he is constantly criticised by his mother-in-law, his uncle and his boss. The only one who supports him is his wife. But the appearance of a doppelganger who buys extravagant gifts in his name causes a ruckus. Thomas is an amateur singer and participates in the Thessaloniki Song Festival winning the first prize. This is when everyone realises that there are two people who look alike.

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