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Detective Belli

Detective Belli

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

1969

R

Director

Romolo Guerrieri

Runtime

103 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Detective Belli is a conventional crime drama that reflects the social and cinematic constraints of 1969. The film adheres to the stylistic and thematic conventions of European noir, focusing on a standard procedural narrative involving murder and deception. The work lacks intentional multi-layered subversion or progressive narrative structure. It functions primarily as a genre piece that reinforces the traditional hierarchies and social norms common to the poliziotteschi tradition of the era.

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Category Breakdown

Does Detective Belli have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships. It follows a traditional crime storyline centered on heterosexual relationships.

How does Detective Belli portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male detective character. Female characters do not play a significant role in driving the plot or challenging male leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Detective Belli?

Fair

The film appears to follow standard cinematic norms for its time. There is no evidence of non-white characters driving the main plot.

How does Detective Belli represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative focuses on individual criminal behavior and corruption. It lacks a systemic critique of institutions or a promotion of moral relativism.

Does Detective Belli include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film demonstrates technical proficiency within the established Italian crime and thriller genre.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks diverse representation across gender, race, and LGBTQ+ identities.
  • The narrative reinforces traditional gender hierarchies and social norms of the 1960s.
  • There is no evidence of systemic critique or the inclusion of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A crooked detective begins investigating a situation on behalf of a friend and gets involved in murder, deception and double-cross.

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