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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:play
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:adaptation
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Adapted from stage to screen.
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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gptkb:film
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gptkbp:audience
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Cult following.
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Actress_in_a_Leading_Role
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gptkbp:based_on
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play by Willy Russell
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gptkbp:box_office
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$10 million
Moderate success.
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Joe_Valentine
gptkb:Shirley_Valentine
gptkb:Marjorie
The Greek Man
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gptkbp:character_arc
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Transformation of Shirley.
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gptkbp:character_development
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Shirley's transformation
Shirley's journey of self-discovery.
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gptkbp:character_motivation
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Desire for change.
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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Shirley and Joe's marriage.
Shirley and her children.
Shirley and her friends.
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gptkbp:character_traits
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humorous
reflective
relatable
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gptkbp:cinematography_by
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Gordon Hayman
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:created_by
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gptkb:Willy_Russell
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gptkbp:critical_analysis
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Examined for its feminist themes.
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive reviews
Positive reviews from critics
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gptkbp:cultural_aspect
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Late 1980s British society.
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced theatre
Considered a classic of British cinema.
Influenced discussions on women's independence.
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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1980s Britain
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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Exploration of women's roles.
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gptkbp:demographics
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Appeals to women.
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:Lewis_Gilbert
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Lewis_Gilbert
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gptkbp:edited_by
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gptkb:Michael_Bradsell
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gptkbp:film
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gptkb:Pauline_Collins
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gptkbp:film_festival
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gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
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gptkbp:film_score
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Cyril Ornadel's score.
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gptkbp:film_technique
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Character-driven narrative.
Use of monologues.
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:Greece
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gptkbp:filmography
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Critically acclaimed for performances.
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gptkbp:first_performance
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gptkb:1986
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gptkbp:game_awards
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gptkb:Olivier_Award
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gptkbp:game_length
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approximately 90 minutes
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:romantic_comedy
gptkb:comedy
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gptkbp:has_cameo
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gptkb:Willy_Russell
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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VHS and DVD
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Shirley Valentine
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gptkbp:influence
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inspired feminist discourse
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gptkbp:influenced
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Subsequent romantic comedies.
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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The feminist movement
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Willy Russell's own experiences.
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:legacy
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performed worldwide
Iconic representation of middle-aged women.
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Shirley_Valentine
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:Cyril_Ornadel
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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Non-linear storytelling.
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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“ I’m not a housewife, I’m a woman.”
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gptkbp:performance_style
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intimate
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gptkbp:play_adaptation
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one-woman show
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gptkbp:play_adaptation_medium
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gptkb:television
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gptkbp:play_audience_engagement
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interactive elements
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gptkbp:play_character_journey
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gptkb:adventure
empowerment
personal growth
self-acceptance
overcoming obstacles
finding happiness
rediscovery of passion
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gptkbp:play_motifs
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gptkb:food
gptkb:dreams
gptkb:friendship
love
nostalgia
travel
regret
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gptkbp:play_structure
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gptkb:dialogue
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gptkbp:plot
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A middle-aged woman finds herself rediscovering her identity while on holiday in Greece.
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gptkbp:popularity
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cult status
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gptkbp:premiere_location
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gptkb:Liverpool
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
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gptkbp:release_date
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February 10, 1989
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:1989
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gptkbp:released_in
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gptkb:1989
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gptkbp:remake
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gptkb:None
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gptkbp:runtime
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108 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:Willy_Russell
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Greece
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gptkbp:soundtrack
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Original soundtrack released.
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:Tom_Conti
gptkb:Pauline_Collins
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gptkbp:symbolism
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the sea
the lemon tree
The sea as a symbol of freedom.
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gptkbp:thematic_element
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Exploration of identity.
Exploration of relationships.
Exploration of adventure.
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:Freedom
gptkb:Love
Self-discovery
self-discovery
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:marriage
gptkb:identity
freedom
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Tom_Conti
gptkb:Willy_Russell
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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