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Tragic Hunt

Name: Tragic Hunt
Director: Giuseppe De Santis
Released: 1947
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

1947

Director

Giuseppe De Santis

Runtime

89 minutes

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Tragic Hunt is an Italian Neorealist film that prioritizes social and economic critique over identity politics. It examines the tension between the working class and systemic instability during the post-war era. While the film lacks broad representation of diverse identities, it effectively uses the struggles of a small agricultural cooperative to question the stability of mid-century economic systems. However, it adheres to the demographic and social norms of its time, reflecting a more homogeneous Mediterranean context.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tragic Hunt have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story centers around a newlywed couple and an accountant, with no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.

How does Tragic Hunt portray gender?

Fair

Giovanna is a prominent female character who provides a moral compass amid the chaos caused by male-dominated forces.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tragic Hunt?

Limited

The film depicts the homogeneous European society of post-war Italy, with no evidence of a diverse cast or non-white characters.

How does Tragic Hunt represent religion and culture?

Good

It critiques the institutional and economic structures through the lens of an agricultural cooperative, highlighting the fragility of capitalism and social order during reconstruction.

Does Tragic Hunt include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the story.

Present on Screen

Sharp critique of post-war economic institutions and the fragility of capitalism
Highlights the struggles and vulnerability of the working class against systemic pressures
Examines the friction between individual survival and economic instability

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered narratives
Limited racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a homogeneous social structure
No characters with visible or invisible disabilities

Official Synopsis

Immediately after the war, bandits attack a truck that is transporting newlyweds Michele and Giovanna and the accountant of an agricultural cooperative charged with bringing four million lire into office.

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