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The Graduates

Name: The Graduates
Director: Leonardo Pieraccioni
Released: 1995
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1995

Director

Leonardo Pieraccioni

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Graduates is a typical mid-90s domestic comedy that adheres to traditional narrative structures. It reflects the localized Italian social context, relying on established conventions rather than challenging the status quo. The film offers a narrow, homogeneous view of social life, lacking diversity in ethnicity, gender, and cultural representation. It is a product of its time, emphasizing traditional social integration and milestones within a culturally uniform framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Graduates have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on heterosexual relationships, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or experiences.

How does The Graduates portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles are traditional, with male characters showing vulnerability and female characters serving mainly as objects of desire or catalysts for male development.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Graduates?

Limited

The setting in Florence is predominantly homogeneous, with a cast reflecting a localized, ethnically uniform Italian population.

How does The Graduates represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights traditional social milestones and institutions, operating within conventional Western frameworks without critique.

Does The Graduates include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities, and character struggles are centered around social and professional issues rather than physical or cognitive challenges.

Present on Screen

Provides an authentic glimpse into mid-90s Italian domesticity and social structures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diverse ethnic and racial perspectives.
Depends on traditional gender hierarchies where women primarily serve as romantic catalysts.
Does not include representation for LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Four thirtysomething college students share a flat in Florence: Leonardo pursues beautiful Letizia, Rocco moonlights as a night watchman, Bruno needs to graduate to inherit his father-in-law's business, and Pino dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian.

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