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Il delitto Mattarella

Name: Il delitto Mattarella
Director: Aurelio Grimaldi
Released: 2020
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2020

Director

Aurelio Grimaldi

Runtime

97 minutes

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Il delitto Mattarella is a historical drama that prioritizes biographical accuracy and the exploration of systemic corruption over modern characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. It stays true to the social and demographic realities of 1980s Sicily. While the film lacks demographic variety, it excels in its cultural critique. By exposing the intersection of the Mafia and the ruling political class, it challenges the perceived integrity of state institutions. Ultimately, the film’s value lies in its deconstruction of power dynamics rather than the inclusion of underrepresented identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Il delitto Mattarella have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on the political landscape of 1980s Sicily, which assumes everyone is straight or cisgender. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships in the story.

How does Il delitto Mattarella portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around male figures of authority like Mattarella and Falcone, who operate within a patriarchal system. Women appear in familial roles but do not play a leading role in the investigative plotlines.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Il delitto Mattarella?

Limited

The cast reflects the demographic uniformity of the Italian political class during this period. The film emphasizes historical authenticity over diverse ethnic representation.

How does Il delitto Mattarella represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative offers a sophisticated critique of Western institutions and political corruption. It challenges established power dynamics by revealing the complicity between the Mafia and the state.

Does Il delitto Mattarella include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities that serve as central character arcs or plot devices.

Present on Screen

Offers a sophisticated critique of institutional corruption and the failures of the state.
Maintains historical authenticity regarding the socio-political actors of the era.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.
Reinforces conventional gender hierarchies by centering male authority figures in the plot.
Reflects the demographic homogeneity of the period with little ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

January 6, 1980. President of the Sicily Piersanti Mattarella is going to Mass with his family when a young man approaches his car and shoots him in cold blood, killing him. The young Deputy Prosecutor on duty that day is Pietro Grasso, future General Anti-Mafia Prosecutor and President of the Italian Senate. His investigations are continued by Giovanni Falcone, who uncovers dangerous connections between the Mafia, the ruling Christian Democratic Party, neo-fascist terrorists, and secret services.

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