- michaelakoert
Olivia (1951)
Updated: Oct 16, 2020

Drama / LGBT
TW: Death or Dying, Kidnapping, Racism
Worth Watching? Yes
Bechdel Test? Pass
Race Bechdel Test? Fail
Major LGBT Tropes: Situational Sexuality, Even The Girls Want Her, Ambiguously Gay, Crossdresser, Bury Your Gays, Gayngst, Gayngst-Induced Suicide
Synopsis (from imdb): Late nineteenth century in a finishing school for young girls near in France, the principal, the fascinating Miss Julie, sows confusion in the heart of the newcomer, Olivia.
My Thoughts: Mädchen in Uniform meets Portrait of a Lady on Fire meets Carol in 1951. I don't want to spoil anything about this one. Watch it.
Note: There is overt anti-Black racism in a discussion about a nightmare one of the teachers had where she woke up in Africa.
Queer Body Count: 1
Straight Body Count: 0
Total Queer Body Count: 7 (35%)
Total Straight Body Count: 9 (8%)
Queer Sexual Violence Victim Count: 0
Straight Sexual Violence Victim Count: 0
Total Queer Sexual Violence Victim Count: 2 (10%)
Total Straight Sexual Violence Victim Count: 1 (1%)