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Allonsanfan

Name: Allonsanfan
Director: Vittorio Taviani, Paolo Taviani
Released: 1974
Duration: 111 min

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

1974

Director

Vittorio Taviani, Paolo Taviani

Runtime

111 minutes

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Allonsanfan is a historical drama that prioritizes class struggle and the tension between communal identities and state authority. Its strength lies in its intellectual subversion and its sophisticated critique of centralized power structures during the Restoration era. However, the film lacks demographic variety. The narrative operates within a traditional framework, offering little representation for LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, or characters with disabilities. The focus remains strictly on the socioeconomic realities of a homogeneous Alpine community. Ultimately, while the film is a powerful exploration of collective ability to act and systemic oppression, its narrow demographic scope results in a low overall diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does Allonsanfan have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses exclusively on the political and socioeconomic struggles of a rural peasant community. There is no visible presence of non-straight or non-cisgender identities or narratives addressing sexual orientation.

How does Allonsanfan portray gender?

Fair

Women are integrated into the communal fabric and the collective struggle. However, they largely operate within established social roles rather than challenging traditional gendered power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Allonsanfan?

Limited

The casting is historically consistent with a remote Alpine village in 1815. This results in a predominantly homogeneous European cast that reflects the era's demographic realities.

How does Allonsanfan represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative excels at critiquing Western institutions and state authority. It frames history through the lens of class conflict and the struggle of underrepresented groups against systemic oppression.

Does Allonsanfan include disability representation?

Limited

Characters are defined by their socioeconomic status and roles in the insurrection. The film provides no significant focus or ability to act to characters navigating physical or neurodevelopmental impairments.

Present on Screen

Provides a sophisticated critique of established Western institutions and state authority.
Emphasizes the collective ability to act of the oppressed through a lens of historical materialism.
Offers a nuanced portrayal of class conflict rather than simple moral triumphs.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight or non-cisgender narratives.
Does not provide ability to act or focus to characters with physical or neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Maintains a homogeneous cast that lacks racial and ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

After the 1815 Restoration, an aging revolutionary finds himself reluctantly involved in an attempted insurrection in Southern Italy while growing increasingly disillusioned with his cause.

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