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La diga del ghiacciaio

La diga del ghiacciaio

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1955

Director

Ermanno Olmi

Runtime

11 minutes

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Ermanno Olmi’s documentary offers a compassionate view of the construction of a high-altitude dam. It highlights the emotional vulnerability and psychological burden of the workers. However, the film reflects the social norms of its time, showing a lack of diverse representation. The cast is ethnically homogeneous and the workplace is primarily male, reflecting the social realities of the 1950s. The film’s strength lies in its realistic portrayal of the human experience in the face of manual labor.

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Category Breakdown

Does La diga del ghiacciaio have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters identifying as LGBTQ+ or those whose gender does not match their assigned-at-birth status. The story centers on an industrial project typical of the mid-century era, which traditionally emphasized straight and cisgender relationships.

How does La diga del ghiacciaio portray gender?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes the roles of male workers in a predominantly male workplace. Although there are references to the workers’ connections to their families, the film reflects the gender norms of the time.

How racially and ethnically diverse is La diga del ghiacciaio?

Limited

The workforce depicted is ethnically uniform, mirroring the demographics of the 1950s. There is no indication of intentional ethnic diversity or varied casting in this context.

How does La diga del ghiacciaio represent religion and culture?

Good

The film explores the emotional and psychological experiences of working-class individuals. It highlights the personal toll of labor rather than glorifying industrial achievements.

Does La diga del ghiacciaio include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not specifically address permanent disabilities or neurodivergence. The depiction of physical struggles is tied to the occupational nature of the work rather than individual conditions.

Present on Screen

  • Highlights the emotional and psychological impact of manual labor.
  • Offers a nuanced critique of industrialization and its human cost.
  • Emphasizes the dignity and complexity of the working class.

Limited or Absent

  • Incorporate more diverse gender and sexual orientation representations.
  • Include more ethnic and racial diversity in the cast.
  • Address the absence of permanent disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

This documentary shows the construction of a high-altitude dam by the Sabbioni Glacier, and the daily struggles of the workers, now anxious for the outbreak of a mine, now silent for the nostalgia of the distant family.

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