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A Holy Venetian Family

Name: A Holy Venetian Family
Director: Pietro Parolin
Released: 2015
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2015

Director

Pietro Parolin

Runtime

90 minutes

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The film 'A Holy Venetian Family' functions as a conventional comedy centered on individual ability to act and the consequences of losing wealth. The plot follows a typical arc of a reckless entrepreneur navigating the Neapolitan underworld to fund a new venture. It relies on traditional clichés related to crime and entrepreneurship without challenging social power dynamics. The story prioritizes a character-driven economic struggle over addressing multi-layered complexities or subverting systemic hierarchies. Overall, the film lacks the intentional representation of diverse identities and the critique of social structures needed to transcend a narrow, traditional framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Holy Venetian Family have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities. The storyline focuses solely on the protagonist's survival and his involvement with the criminal underworld.

How does A Holy Venetian Family portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male protagonist who navigates traditionally masculine environments such as business and organized crime. The film does not challenge traditional gender roles or portray masculinity in a satirical manner.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Holy Venetian Family?

Fair

The setting implies a specific Italian region linked to the Neapolitan mob. However, there is no clear indication of diverse ethnic groups or actors playing roles outside their traditional backgrounds.

How does A Holy Venetian Family represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot follows a conventional storyline of economic hardship and crime comedy. It does not offer a critical look at institutions but focuses on the protagonist's personal journey to regain his fortune.

Does A Holy Venetian Family include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not represent neurodivergent individuals either.

Present on Screen

The film provides a focused character study of an individual dealing with socio-economic instability.
The narrative offers a specific Italian cultural context through its Neapolitan mob setting.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and neurodivergent or disabled characters.
The story adheres to traditional gender roles and lacks diverse ethnic or racial representation.
The narrative misses opportunities to provide a deeper critique of social or institutional structures.

Official Synopsis

Gualtiero Cecchin, the son of an entrepreneur must find a new way to make money after squandering his huge family fortune. With an idea and a good dose of recklessness Gualtiero must find a way to fund his new business while navigating the shady world of the Neapolitan mob.

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