You are here:

Ordo

Name: Ordo
Director: Laurence Ferreira Barbosa
Released: 2004
Duration: 115 min

Representation Score

5.6/10

Fair

2004

Director

Laurence Ferreira Barbosa

Runtime

115 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Ordo offers a nuanced character study that avoids many traditional cinematic clichés. By focusing on the transformation of a female lead from a domestic role to a powerful public figure, the film highlights female influence and social change. Casting choices contribute to a more realistic, multicultural European atmosphere. The inclusion of a protagonist with Greek roots and a diverse supporting cast provides a Mediterranean focus that breaks from typical Anglo-centric narratives. However, the film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities. While it provides a sophisticated look at identity and social hierarchies, it remains primarily within a traditional romantic and heterosexual framework.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Ordo have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a reunion between former spouses, which is a heterosexual relationship. There are no explicit LGBTQ+ characters or critiques of heterosexuality.

How does Ordo portray gender?

Good

The plot is driven by the female protagonist's journey from being a wife to becoming a famous actress. This transformation emphasizes her role and influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ordo?

Good

The protagonist's Greek heritage and the casting of Roschdy Zem indicate a multicultural European setting. This helps move the film away from a homogenous Western perspective.

How does Ordo represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film looks at the instability of identity through the lens of celebrity culture. It highlights the difference between a person's past and their public image.

Does Ordo include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities in the provided information.

Present on Screen

Highlights the growth and influence of the female protagonist.
Features a diverse cast reflecting a multicultural European setting.
Explores the complexities of identity and human connections.

Limited or Absent

Does not include explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.
Does not feature characters navigating physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Primarily focuses on a traditional romantic and heterosexual storyline.

Official Synopsis

Ordo Tupikos, a french sailor with greek origins, discover that his first wife, Estelle, with whom he had remained married a few months only 16 years earlier, is now a famous movie star called Louise Sandoli. But, more than her name, everything about Louise seems to have changed. Ordo decides to meet Estelle again, after all these years, to know what it's all about...

How are these scores produced? →