
The Boom
1963

Representation Score
Limited
1963
Director
Mauro Morassi
Runtime
106 minutes
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Il successo is a mid-century Italian comedy that follows the social and narrative conventions of 1963. The plot centers on a male protagonist's descent into greed, limiting the exploration of character's ability to drive the story and identity. The film adheres to traditional storytelling, emphasizing a moralistic critique of individual flaws within a conventional Mediterranean context. It reflects the era's standard demographic and social hierarchies, offering little disruption to the norms of the time.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on a traditional domestic structure with a faithful wife. There are no characters with non-traditional gender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
The male protagonist, Giulio, drives the story, pursuing wealth and capital. The wife is portrayed in a supportive, traditional role typical of mid-century films.
The setting in Sardinia implies a homogeneous Mediterranean population. There is no indication of diverse casting that would challenge the era's standard demographic presentation.
The story explores materialism through a moral lens, emphasizing personal dignity and individual greed. It serves as a cautionary tale about personal greed rather than a critique of broader institutions.
The narrative does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
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Official Synopsis
Giulio has a faithful wife and a true friend, but he is convinced that only with money can one be happy. So he devotes himself to dangerous real estate speculation in Sardinia, even though he does not have the capital to deal with it. To find the necessary money, he is willing to give up even his dignity. And slowly, he alienates his most beloved ones from himself....

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