You are here:

Ghosts of Rome

Name: Ghosts of Rome
Director: Antonio Pietrangeli
Released: 1961
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

1961

Director

Antonio Pietrangeli

Runtime

96 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Ghosts of Rome explores the tension between historical preservation and modern capitalist expansion. It centers on the conflict between an aristocratic lineage and a corporation seeking to commodify sacred spaces. While the film effectively critiques materialist progress and values spiritual continuity, it remains limited to a homogeneous European aristocratic class. The narrative primarily adheres to traditional structures and lacks broad demographic representation.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Ghosts of Rome have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+. The story revolves around traditional family lines and inheritance.

How does Ghosts of Rome portray gender?

Fair

Male characters play key roles in the story, following a patriarchal line of succession. Female characters have less influence and do not drive the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ghosts of Rome?

Limited

The story focuses on an ancient Italian princely lineage and lacks a diverse cast. It mainly features a homogeneous European aristocratic class.

How does Ghosts of Rome represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film highlights the conflict between preserving historical heritage and modern capitalist expansion. It contrasts the sacredness of the palace with commercial interests.

Does Ghosts of Rome include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the story.

Present on Screen

Offers a sophisticated critique of capitalist expansion and the destruction of cultural heritage.
Highlights the importance of historical and spiritual values in challenging modern, market-driven progress.

Limited or Absent

Focuses almost exclusively on a homogeneous European aristocratic class, lacking demographic diversity.
Relies on traditional patriarchal structures, offering limited opportunities for female or LGBTQ+ characters.

Official Synopsis

An old prince lives in his ancient palace in Rome together with the ghosts of his ancestors. For years he has proudly rejected huge offers by a real estate group seeking to buy the palace and build a department store in its place, but when he suddenly dies his nephew signs the deal. The palace seems lost, but the ghosts forge a plan to save it from destruction.

How are these scores produced? →