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Lazzarella

Name: Lazzarella
Director: Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia
Released: 1957
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

1957

Director

Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia

Runtime

99 minutes

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Lazzarella is a mid-century comedy that operates strictly within the established social hierarchies of its era. The plot relies on classic clichés of class mobility and economic necessity to drive its romantic conflict. The film reinforces traditional gender roles and social structures. While the female lead makes a pivotal decision, it is motivated by familial duty and financial collapse rather than personal autonomy. Ultimately, the work offers little disruption to the status quo, focusing on the tension between romantic desire and the preservation of social standing.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lazzarella have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional heterosexual relationship. There are no visible LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge straight-centered structures.

How does Lazzarella portray gender?

Fair

Sandra chooses marriage for economic reasons, showing reactive ability to act. Luciano is portrayed through academic success and his potential as a provider.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lazzarella?

Limited

The story reflects the homogeneous social landscape of 1957 Italy. Social hierarchy is defined by economic class rather than racial or ethnic diversity.

How does Lazzarella represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot emphasizes traditional Western values like family obligation and economic stability. It uses existing capitalist and familial structures to create tension.

Does Lazzarella include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative contains no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Explores the tension between romantic desire and socioeconomic stability.
Provides a clear look at mid-century Italian class distinctions.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
Relies on traditional gender roles and reactive women's ability to drive the story.
Offers limited exploration of racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

Luciano, who studies at the university, falls in love with Sandra, a high school student, who returns his love. If her family is very rich, his family is of modest extraction; however, the difference in condition does not seem to be a problem, and Luciano's degree increases the hope of a happy future. However, following a sudden financial collapse, Sandra's family business failed: so, to help her parents, the girl accepted the kindness of a very rich childhood friend, deciding to marry him.

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