Barbarella story

movie: Barbarella (1968) · 1968-10-11

Space-traveler and representative of the United Earth government Barbarella is sent to find scientist Durand Durand, who has created a weapon that could destroy humanity.

14 total · 5 major · 9 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
death ray major Dr. Duran Duran invented a death ray-like device and used it to take power of the planet Sogo.
mad scientist stereotype major The mad scientist Durand Durand.
peace on Earth major The film is set in an unspecified future in which violence, weapons, and warfare were unknown and everyone lived on Earth in peace. Alien races that still engaged in warfare were considered to be savages.
sexual debut major Barbarella experienced the pleasured of having sex the old fashioned way.
sexual norms in society major The people of Earth held casual attitudes toward sex.
angel minor Barbarella slept with the blind angel Pygar.
blindness minor The angel-like being Pygar was blind. Note that he had also lost his ability to fly.
interstellar space travel minor Barbarella traveled to the Tau Ceti star system in search of D. Duran Duran.
lesbianism minor Barbarella's interactions with the Black Queen had lesbian overtones.
mobility impairment minor The angel-like being Pygar was down in the dumps because he had lost his ability to fly. Getting laid by Barberella fixed his flying problem.