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Maradonapoli

Name: Maradonapoli
Director: Alessio Maria Federici
Released: 2017
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Alessio Maria Federici

Runtime

72 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Maradonapoli provides a localized historical account of Diego Maradona's time with Napoli. Its structure is limited by the life story of a single individual, focusing on sports history rather than broader social issues. While the film captures a significant cultural intersection, it does not engage with progressive social frameworks. The emphasis remains on the professional journey of a male athlete within established sporting institutions.

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Category Breakdown

Does Maradonapoli have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses solely on the professional career of Diego Maradona and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.

How does Maradonapoli portray gender?

Limited

The film centers on a traditional male athlete archetype, emphasizing his role in sports without showing women's ability to drive the story or challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Maradonapoli?

Fair

It highlights the cultural exchange between Latin America and Europe through the story of a South American sports icon moving to Italy.

How does Maradonapoli represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film documents a specific era of Italian sports culture and the personality cult surrounding a global sports icon, without prioritizing anti-Western or anti-capitalist themes.

Does Maradonapoli include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of characters dealing with physical disabilities, neurodivergent conditions, or mental health issues in the documentary.

Present on Screen

Captures a significant moment of cultural intersection through sports history.
Offers a detailed biography of a major South American sports icon in a European context.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more representation of women's ability to drive the story or subversion of traditional gender roles.
Needs to include more diverse LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender character arcs.
Should consider including subjects navigating physical or neurodivergent conditions.

Official Synopsis

Diego Maradona is one of the best football player ever. An important moment of his life is the passage to the italian soccer team, Napoli.

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