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Soldato Semplice

Name: Soldato Semplice
Director: Paolo Cevoli
Released: 2015
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2015

Director

Paolo Cevoli

Runtime

99 minutes

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Soldato Semplice is a historical drama that emphasizes the tension between individual ability to act and state coercion. It excels in showcasing the regional diversity of Italian identity during a time of national consolidation. However, the film operates within a narrow demographic scope, limiting gender diversity and excluding LGBTQ+ representation or disability-focused storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does Soldato Semplice have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories that challenge straight-centered norms. Relationships are centered around wartime camaraderie between the protagonist and his friends.

How does Soldato Semplice portray gender?

Fair

Set in a male-dominated World War I environment, the story focuses on men's control over the story. Although the protagonist's behavior challenges some moral norms, traditional gender hierarchies remain intact.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Soldato Semplice?

Fair

The film highlights the internal diversity of Italy by bringing together individuals from various regions. This approach breaks down a monolithic view of national identity through regional variety.

How does Soldato Semplice represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques institutional authority and state-mandated patriotism. The protagonist's anti-interventionist stance portrays traditional hierarchy and nationalism as oppressive forces.

Does Soldato Semplice include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters navigating physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Highlights regional diversity by featuring characters from various parts of Italy.
Offers a nuanced critique of institutional authority and state-mandated patriotism.
Focuses on individual ability to act against the backdrop of nationalistic coercion.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered narratives.
The male-dominated wartime setting limits gender diversity and women's ability to drive the story.
Provides no visibility for characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In 1917, Gino Montanari, an elementary school teacher from Romagna, was forced by the principal of his school to volunteer for the First World War because of his libertine and anti-interventionist behavior. With the threat of being expelled from all schools if he refused, Gino was reluctantly sent to the front in a small outpost in Valtellina, where as a heliographer he had to transmit Morse signals with sunlight. His life would be profoundly changed by his encounter with a young illiterate man, with the enemy, and with a series of individuals from various parts of Italy.

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