Me, Too, in the Mafia
1974
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Me and the Mafia
Representation Score
3.2/10
Limited
1973
Director
Henning Ørnbak
Runtime
93 minutes
Average Rating
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Me and the Mafia is a conventional caper comedy that relies on the 'charming con artist' cliché to drive its plot of deception and class mobility. The film functions primarily as comedic escapism, favoring traditional mid-century comedic elements over meaningful explorations of identity or systemic critique.
Category Breakdown
Does Me and the Mafia have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on a royal marriage scam and does not include any non-cisgender identities or critiques of traditional relationships.
How does Me and the Mafia portray gender?
Marcellina's role is limited to being a pawn in a male-driven scheme, reflecting traditional gender roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Me and the Mafia?
The story involves interactions between Sweden and Italy but stays within a Eurocentric framework, focusing on class and nationality rather than racial diversity.
How does Me and the Mafia represent religion and culture?
The plot humorously criticizes the Swedish monarchy, offering a mild critique of institutional authority but lacking a deeper exploration of systemic issues.
Does Me and the Mafia include disability representation?
The film does not depict or mention any characters with disabilities, visible or invisible.
Present on Screen
- The international setting provides a sense of scale through Swedish and Italian locales.
- The film offers a lighthearted critique of institutional authority via its royal marriage scam.
Limited or Absent
- Female characters play minor roles and serve mostly as pawns in male-led schemes.
- The narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and individuals with disabilities.
- The focus remains heavily Eurocentric, overlooking broader racial and ethnic diversity.
Official Synopsis
Charming con artist Victor "Viffer" Hansen and his friend Richard Abelsteen pull off a million-dollar scam in Sweden. Disguised as Swedish diplomats representing the royal family, they swindle Italian businessman Vittorio Fercci out of 10 million Swedish kronor by arranging a marriage between the king and Vittorio's daughter Marcellina.
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