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And Peace on Earth

Name: And Peace on Earth
Director: Daniele Coluccini, Matteo Botrugno
Released: 2011
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

2011

Director

Daniele Coluccini, Matteo Botrugno

Runtime

89 minutes

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The film offers a gritty, social-realist critique of systemic failure and the cyclical nature of poverty. It succeeds in deconstructing traditional institutions by portraying characters as products of their trapped environments rather than inherently corrupt actors. However, the narrative lacks explicit representation regarding LGBTQ+ identities and disability. While the setting implies ethnic diversity, the lack of specific character details limits the depth of racial representation. Ultimately, the work excels in its cultural critique of capitalism and urban neglect, providing a nuanced look at how social structures fail underrepresented populations.

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Category Breakdown

Does And Peace on Earth have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story centers on young delinquents exploring sexuality, but doesn't explicitly include queer identities. It follows traditional depictions of sexual exploration without challenging the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does And Peace on Earth portray gender?

Fair

Sonia provides a strong counter-narrative to the central male criminal enterprise. Her efforts to rise above her environment through work and study challenge the cliché of the passive female victim.

How racially and ethnically diverse is And Peace on Earth?

Fair

The film's Roman outskirts setting implies a multicultural, underrepresented urban space. While specific cast details are missing, the environment suggests a diverse demographic distinct from affluent Italian society.

How does And Peace on Earth represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film critiques social structures by framing an apartment complex as a prison. It portrays crime and drug use as systemic outcomes of urban neglect rather than simple moral failings.

Does And Peace on Earth include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Strong critique of social institutions and the breakdown of the nuclear family.
Nuanced portrayal of gender through Sonia's attempt to escape her environment via education.
Effective use of setting to imply a multicultural, underrepresented urban reality.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender character arcs.
Absence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Limited specific detail regarding the racial and ethnic composition of the cast.

Official Synopsis

In a neighborhood on the outskirts of Rome the crime, drugs and graffiti are pervasive. A large apartment complex seems to be a prison for the inhabitants. Marco returns to the hood after serving time in prison for dealing drugs but he's rejected and abandoned by his wife. His old friends still want him to deal cocaine for them. At first he's reluctant but it seems to be all he knows to do. Faustino, Massimo and Federico are delinquents who hang out together while doing drugs, petty crime, and looking for sex. Sonia is different from the rest because she studies and works all the time but even Sonia won't escape without being a victim. A tragic incident brings the main characters together and leaves behind a trail of fire, blood and violence.

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