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St. Peter

Name: St. Peter
Director: Giulio Base
Released: 2005
Duration: 186 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2005

PG-13

Director

Giulio Base

Runtime

186 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

St. Peter is a traditional historical drama that emphasizes religious orthodoxy and classic storytelling. It upholds established spiritual hierarchies rather than challenging social norms. The film focuses on the lives of the Apostles and the formation of early Christianity, resulting in a narrative dominated by patriarchal leadership. While the historical setting allows for a diverse cast, the story adheres to traditionalist values. Ultimately, the film supports religious traditions and the martyrdom of its main figures, without engaging much with modern multi-layered or secular viewpoints.

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Category Breakdown

Does St. Peter have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on the early days of Christianity and the lives of the Apostles. There are no depictions of non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does St. Peter portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on male leaders like Peter and Paul. Although there might be women in the household of Persius, they do not hold positions of spiritual authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is St. Peter?

Fair

Set in the Mediterranean, the film suggests a diverse cast, but the story stays focused on New Testament figures without disrupting the ethnic status quo of the time.

How does St. Peter represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film portrays Christian doctrine and the lives of saints, reinforcing traditional Christian morals and the sanctity of religious institutions without questioning them.

Does St. Peter include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis does not mention any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities, so there is no representation of such conditions.

Present on Screen

The Mediterranean setting naturally allows for a diverse, historically accurate cast.
The film provides a detailed look at the historical and spiritual foundations of the New Testament.

Limited or Absent

The narrative focuses almost entirely on male leaders, with little emphasis on female roles.
The story reinforces traditional hierarchies without exploring diverse or secular perspectives.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-conforming gender characters.

Official Synopsis

Saint Peter, a reluctant but passionate leader, from the crucifixion of Jesus to his own. The film's first half dramatizes the New Testament's "Acts": early fear, the renewal of Pentecost, Saul's conversion, the decision to baptize pagans, and the Apostles' dispersal. In the second half, an aged Peter goes to Rome to join Paul, arriving on the day of Paul's arrest. Paul's death brings a crisis to Rome's Christians and to Peter; lessons from Jesus's teachings guide his decision to stay. Events within the fictive household of Persius, a Roman aristocrat, capture the upheaval that Christian teachings bring to the Eternal City.

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