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Lords of London

Name: Lords of London
Director: Antonio Simoncini
Released: 2014
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2014

Director

Antonio Simoncini

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Lords of London functions as a typical crime thriller, adhering closely to conventional crime and mystery clichés. The narrative prioritizes individual survival and mystery over disrupting social hierarchies. The film lacks evidence of progressive narrative interventions or the promotion of diverse identities. Character dynamics are primarily centered on the male protagonist's journey through a localized European setting. Overall, the film provides a specific cultural backdrop through its Italian setting but does not engage with broader themes of diversity or social deconstruction.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lords of London have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story focuses solely on a male protagonist's amnesia and survival in a crime thriller.

How does Lords of London portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male protagonist navigating a crime-driven plot. There is no visible women's ability to drive the story or subversion of gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lords of London?

Fair

The Italian village setting provides a specific cultural backdrop. However, there is no confirmation of a multi-ethnic cast or characters of color with significant roles.

How does Lords of London represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses a traditional crime and mystery framework. The 'lost in time' setting suggests a focus on tradition rather than a critique of systemic power structures.

Does Lords of London include disability representation?

Minimal

The protagonist experiences amnesia, which serves as a cognitive impairment. It is unclear if this is meant to be a meaningful depiction of disability or just a plot device.

Present on Screen

The Italian village setting offers a specific cultural backdrop for the mystery.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks visible women's ability to drive the story and diverse character identities.
There is no evidence of storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity or the subversion of traditional social hierarchies.
The film does not actively engage with diverse racial or LGBTQ+ perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Tony is a notorious gangster with a big problem. He has woken up in an abandoned farmhouse, with blood on his shirt, and no memory of how he got there. He stumbles into a small town and discovers he’s in an Italian village that seems to be lost in time.

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