Provocation (1995)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.0

Overview

In this sexually charged period drama set in the 1920s, and centering on the tenuous relationship between a tyrannical inn owner and his carnally curious grandson. Carlo is the insensitive owner of a popular country inn....

Starring Cast

Erika Savastani • Fabrizia Flanders • Gianni Demartiis

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

LGBTQ: Negative

Overview

Starring Cast

Erika Savastani • Fabrizia Flanders • Gianni Demartiis

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Right

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film explores themes of sexual transgression and challenges societal taboos, but primarily for sensationalistic effect rather than to promote a specific political ideology or offer a clear solution, thus landing it in the neutral category.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features traditional casting and character representation, consistent with films of its genre and era. Its narrative does not present critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of such identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: NegativeConfidence: High

Provocation features a central lesbian relationship, but its depiction is largely problematic. The older female character manipulates a younger woman through seduction, reinforcing the 'predatory lesbian' stereotype. The film uses the same-sex dynamic primarily for titillation and shock value, lacking an affirming or empathetic portrayal of queer identity.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is a loose adaptation of the Aladdin story. While the Genie character is portrayed by a female actress, the original folklore for genies does not establish a fixed gender, thus it does not meet the criteria for a gender swap.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film "Provocation" (1995) is an original erotic thriller and not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot of existing material. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there are no pre-established canonical or historical racial identities to be altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.