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When Men Carried Clubs and Women Played Ding-Dong

1971 · 100 min

A silly, bawdy prehistoric romp that plays like a live-action cartoon, all leering jokes and slapstick tribal squabbles.

Overview: In this prehistoric adaptation of Aristophanes' 'Lysistrata' and 'Women at the Thesmophoria,' a frustrated wife convinces the women of warring tribes to abstain from sex with their male partners in an attempt to end the fighting.
How it feels: Absurd, campy, satirical and light. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Gender, sexuality, war, power
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: gender
sexuality
war
power
love
Places: wilderness
Era: timeless
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong