
If Only
2020

Representation Score
Fair
2022
Director
Monica Dugo
Runtime
80 minutes
Average Rating
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Like Turtles functions primarily as a domestic deconstruction. It finds progressive value by challenging the stable patriarchal household and critiquing idealized social structures through psychological realism. However, the film lacks multi-layered depth. The narrative architecture prioritizes a localized, homogeneous social setting that offers little in the way of racial or LGBTQ+ diversity. Ultimately, the work focuses on the disruption of social norms within a narrow demographic lens, favoring domestic instability over broad representation.
Category Breakdown
The film centers on the breakdown of a heterosexual relationship and does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. However, it challenges the stability typically associated with such partnerships.
The narrative shifts focus to the aftermath of a male character's departure, giving more prominence to the remaining female characters. This change highlights the shift in power dynamics and disrupts the traditional patriarchal structure.
Set in Rome, the film presents a traditional Italian domestic environment. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or intentional racial diversity within this local context.
The story critiques the 'perfect family' ideal and the performative nature of middle-class social life. It deconstructs the Western nuclear family institution by presenting it as a fragile facade.
The narrative does not provide any information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities or neurodivergence.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Rome, historic center. Daniele, Lisa and two children: Sveva, a teenage girl, and Paolo, a seven-year old boy. A perfect family and a life that seems perfect. But it is not. One day Daniele empties his side of the wardrobe and leaves.

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