
Il mammasantissima
1979

Representation Score
Fair
1979
Not RatedDirector
Alfonso Brescia
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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Alfonso Brescia’s film is rooted in the late 1970s Italian crime genre, emphasizing gritty realism and procedural drama over social critique. The narrative heavily relies on established genre clichés, focusing on the conflict between organized crime and state institutions. Since the film centers on the Camorra and local Neapolitan tensions, it lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity. It upholds traditional social hierarchies and gender roles typical of the poliziottesco era, offering limited representation for diverse perspectives.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any queer narratives or non-cisgender identities. It follows the hyper-masculine archetypes typical of 1970s Italian crime cinema.
Female characters are often passive or confined to domestic roles. The story emphasizes male control and traditional hierarchies within both criminal and legal contexts.
The film focuses on the localized identity of Naples and the Camorra. It maintains an ethnically uniform cast without using diverse casting to challenge norms.
The story delves into systemic corruption and the tension between crime and civic order. It operates within traditional frameworks of crime and punishment without questioning morality.
There is no indication of characters with disabilities being portrayed with significant roles. Physical impairments may be used as plot devices or symbols of victimhood.
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Official Synopsis
Italian crime movie from 1979 directed by Alfonso Brescia.

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