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We Believed
Representation Score
4.8/10
Fair
2010
Director
Mario Martone
Runtime
170 minutes
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Mario Martone’s historical drama offers a nuanced deconstruction of the Risorgimento. Instead of a romanticized version of revolution, the film delves into the disillusionment and systemic complexities of nation-building. The film effectively critiques established power structures, moving beyond simple heroism to explore the moral conflicts between individual idealism and political reality. However, the work is limited by its demographic homogeneity, resulting in a lack of racial and LGBTQ+ representation and a narrow historical perspective.
Category Breakdown
Does We Believed have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film highlights masculine-coded revolutionary brotherhoods but lacks explicit non-straight identity markers or queer romantic storylines.
How does We Believed portray gender?
The story centers on the male experience of political upheaval, avoiding traditional clichés by showing masculinity through vulnerability and disillusionment.
How racially and ethnically diverse is We Believed?
Set in 1828 Italy, the cast and setting are predominantly homogeneous. The film reflects the localized nature of the Italian unification movement without much racial diversity.
How does We Believed represent religion and culture?
The narrative critiques traditional institutions and monarchical hierarchies, focusing on a republican vision of society.
Does We Believed include disability representation?
There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities that drive the narrative or serve as central character arcs.
Present on Screen
- Critique of traditional monarchical and state power structures
- Nuanced portrayal of masculinity through vulnerability and failure
- Exploration of corruption inherent in systemic power
Limited or Absent
- Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ identity markers or queer romantic arcs
- Limited racial and ethnic diversity within the historical setting
- Heavy narrative centering on the male political experience
Official Synopsis
1828. After witnessing the brutal repression of revolutions in monarchist South, three young friends join Giuseppe Mazzini's patriotic cause, seeking to finally unify Italy under a republican government. Their idealism will clash with the inevitable disillusionment as they grow apart over the following decades.
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