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Il trafficone

Name: Il trafficone
Director: Bruno Corbucci
Released: 1974
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1974

Director

Bruno Corbucci

Runtime

102 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Il trafficone is a product of its specific historical period, designed primarily as light entertainment. It adheres to the traditional social hierarchies of 1970s Italian genre cinema, focusing on character-driven humor rather than identity-based narratives. The film centers around the 'trickster' archetype, highlighting individual survival strategies in urban environments. While it provides insights into working-class life, it does not aim to challenge traditional gender roles or other social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Il trafficone have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It sticks closely to the traditional romantic and social norms of 1970s Italian comedy.

How does Il trafficone portray gender?

Limited

The story heavily relies on traditional gender roles and hierarchies. Female characters mainly serve as romantic interests or contrasts to the main character.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Il trafficone?

Limited

The cast is mostly made up of people from similar backgrounds, reflecting the film's production in 1974. It focuses on a local Roman setting without showcasing diverse ethnic groups.

How does Il trafficone represent religion and culture?

Fair

The movie explores the survival tactics used by the working class in urban settings. However, it portrays these tactics as necessary survival mechanisms rather than criticisms of societal structures.

Does Il trafficone include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not use disability as a central theme or tool for character development.

Present on Screen

Offers a detailed look at working-class survival through the protagonist's perspective.
Highlights the 'trickster' archetype in navigating urban life.

Limited or Absent

Depends on traditional gender roles and stereotypes instead of challenging them.
Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities, diverse ethnic groups, or characters with disabilities.
Features a homogeneous cast that reflects limited multicultural engagement.

Official Synopsis

Neapolitan Vincenzo LoRusso lives of expedients in Rome, as he tries to sell at an intersection a faux suede jacket, accidentally meets Laura, a beautiful woman who invites him to her house.

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