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Give Me Five

Give Me Five

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

1980

Director

Pasquale Festa Campanile

Runtime

137 minutes

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Give Me Five is a comedy set in the 1980s that adheres to traditional social norms. It does not aim to disrupt established hierarchies or introduce diverse perspectives. The narrative centers on the everyday life of an Italian village, lacking racial or LGBTQ+ diversity. Although the children's interactions provide a minor challenge to strict adult authority, the film remains a conventional representation of its time. Overall, the film does not make efforts to improve its diversity profile, staying true to the social norms of the 1980s.

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Category Breakdown

Does Give Me Five have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses solely on traditional village life where everyone is assumed to be straight.

How does Give Me Five portray gender?

Fair

Adult characters follow traditional gender roles from the 1980s in Italy. However, the children's interactions show a bit more equality and challenge traditional roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Give Me Five?

Limited

The film is set in an Italian village and features a cast that is entirely white. It maintains a Eurocentric perspective without intentionally blending races.

How does Give Me Five represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows a traditional framework, touching on conflicts between institutional authority and personal freedom. It remains a light-hearted comedy.

Does Give Me Five include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no engagement with neurodivergence or physical accessibility.

Present on Screen

  • The children's interactions promote a sense of equality, challenging traditional adult authority.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and diverse racial casting.
  • There is no meaningful engagement with disability or neurodivergence.
  • Adult characters mostly follow traditional, non-challenging gender roles.

Official Synopsis

Two episodes: A roman coachman fulfills the dream of his life and meets the Pope. A priest crazy about dancing wins the first prize in a contest.

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