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The Referee
Representation Score
2.7/10
Limited
2013
Director
Paolo Zucca
Runtime
96 minutes
Average Rating
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The Referee is a localized comedy that emphasizes regional storytelling over diverse identity markers. It uses the high-stakes environment of Sardinian soccer to explore personal ambition and community tensions. While the film provides a specific cultural backdrop, it adheres to traditional social structures. The narrative does not aim to disrupt established hierarchies or highlight diverse identity markers. Ultimately, the film serves as a character study of a particular place and profession, without the intention to promote progressive representation.
Category Breakdown
Does The Referee have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story revolves around professional and social goals within a traditional sports context.
How does The Referee portray gender?
The story centers on a male protagonist in a male-dominated field. There is little evidence of women's influence or challenges to gender hierarchies.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Referee?
The film highlights Sardinian culture but does not engage with multi-ethnic or post-colonial themes. It focuses on a specific regional identity.
How does The Referee represent religion and culture?
The story examines the conflict between personal ambition and small-town community dynamics. It emphasizes local social pressures without broader critiques.
Does The Referee include disability representation?
There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Present on Screen
- Provides a rich, specific cultural texture through its Sardinian setting.
- Offers a humanistic, community-centric perspective on regional life.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
- Features a male-dominated professional sphere with limited women's influence.
- Does not engage with multi-ethnic or post-colonial themes.
- Provides no visible or invisible disability representation.
Official Synopsis
An ambitious soccer referee ends up handling a crucial match between two small Sardinian teams
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