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We'll Call Him Andrea

Name: We'll Call Him Andrea
Director: Vittorio De Sica
Released: 1972
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

1972

Director

Vittorio De Sica

Runtime

105 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Vittorio De Sica’s work adheres to traditional narrative structures, focusing on a character-driven study of domestic longing. While the film avoids overt harmful stereotypes, it does not actively challenge conventional social hierarchies or prioritize diverse identities. The film serves as a mid-century romantic comedy centered around a heterosexual couple, emphasizing traditional Western values of the time.

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Category Breakdown

Does We'll Call Him Andrea have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between two teachers. There are no characters with non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities, and the film does not critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does We'll Call Him Andrea portray gender?

Fair

Maria is shown as a professional teacher, which is a departure from traditional domestic roles. However, the film does not explore the specific power dynamics between characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is We'll Call Him Andrea?

Fair

The film reflects the demographics of 1970s Italy, showing a traditional Western European society without any evidence of promoting racial hierarchies.

How does We'll Call Him Andrea represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot delves into personal struggles with infertility and the desire for parenthood, emphasizing the sanctity of the family unit. It prioritizes individual emotional experiences over broader cultural contexts.

Does We'll Call Him Andrea include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include any characters facing physical, neurodivergent, or mental health challenges.

Present on Screen

Shows a female lead in a professional, intellectual role as an elementary teacher.
Highlights individual emotional truths about the complexities of the human condition.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities or LGBTQ+ perspectives.
Reflects a demographic homogeneity typical of its historical production context.
Does not actively challenge traditional gender hierarchies or social structures.

Official Synopsis

Paolo and Maria are two elementary teachers, who love each other, but can not have a child.

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