
A Hole in the Head
2020

Representation Score
Fair
2019
Director
Vincenzo Marra
Runtime
0 minutes
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La volta buona is a character study of socioeconomic exclusion rooted in social realism. It critiques the limitations of economic mobility and the failures of traditional capitalist structures by focusing on the urban poor. However, the film lacks depth in representing diverse identities. It provides limited representation of LGBTQ+ identities, racial diversity, and disability, remaining confined to a specific Neapolitan demographic and traditional character archetypes. Ultimately, the film's value lies in its social commentary rather than its breadth of diverse identities. It challenges idealized mainstream depictions of economic and social success through a narrow lens of representation.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story focuses on the protagonist's professional and personal struggles within a gritty urban environment.
Gender dynamics reflect the harsh realities of the Neapolitan working class. The narrative centers on a male protagonist's descent without challenging traditional gender roles or masculine archetypes.
The setting and casting reflect a predominantly Italian demographic. While there is a connection to Uruguay, the narrative remains focused on the local socioeconomic struggles.
The film critiques modern institutional stability and capitalist structures. It prioritizes the lived experiences of underrepresented communities over traditional celebrations of Western success.
There are no characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film. Struggles are framed through socioeconomic and psychological issues, such as gambling addiction.
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Official Synopsis
Bartholomeo, sports attorney, lives on gimmicks and little tricks. Over the years he has wasted the many opportunities he has had, the vice of gambling has made him lose money and family and now he spends his days in the suburbs hoping to find the new Maradona. Always looking for a stroke of luck, one day he receives a phone call: in Uruguay there is a young boy, Pablito, who is a real phenomenon…

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