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Summer Is Ending

Summer Is Ending

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2013

Director

Stefano Tummolini

Runtime

98 minutes

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Summer Is Ending is a character-driven drama that emphasizes realistic social dynamics over disrupting systemic norms. It follows a conventional narrative structure focused on a group of friends facing a sudden, life-altering event. The film lacks specific elements of storytelling that reflect multiple aspects of identity. It does not actively challenge traditional hierarchies or center underrepresented identities, instead focusing on a straightforward exploration of youth and mortality. Overall, the production reflects standard regional demographics and traditional social settings. It stays true to European dramatic realism without challenging identity-based narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Summer Is Ending have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a typical group of university students. There is no clear depiction of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Summer Is Ending portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a group of boys and university friends. This suggests a traditional peer-group dynamic without showing nuanced roles for women in driving the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Summer Is Ending?

Fair

Set on the Roman coast, the film likely reflects local demographics. However, there is no indication of efforts to include diverse casting to challenge historical norms.

How does Summer Is Ending represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story operates within a secular, Mediterranean setting. It focuses on individual struggles and existential shifts rather than a systemic critique of Western institutions.

Does Summer Is Ending include disability representation?

Minimal

The film provides no information regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a realistic portrayal of Mediterranean social dynamics and regional demographics.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks intentional storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity.
  • There is a lack of evidence showing the challenge of traditional gender roles or hierarchies.
  • The film does not provide representation for characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A group of eight university friends spend a late summer weekend at the seaside, at the villa of one of them on the Roman coast, before embarking on a new academic year of exams and lessons. The boys spend their time having fun, sunbathing and going to the beach, until one of the components happens an accident that turns their holiday into a nightmare.

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