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I Am an ESP

Name: I Am an ESP
Director: Sergio Corbucci
Released: 1985
Duration: 112 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1985

Director

Sergio Corbucci

Runtime

112 minutes

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I Am an ESP primarily explores satire through the lens of rationalism versus belief. Its strengths lie in its commitment to secularism and the deconstruction of religious miracles. However, the film lacks depth in representing LGBTQ+ identities and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters. It also limits gender diversity and ability to act by focusing on a male protagonist. Overall, the film prioritizes intellectual and skeptical themes over social or identity-based diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does I Am an ESP have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes related to queer identities.

How does I Am an ESP portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist, with no indication of female empowerment or subversion of traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is I Am an ESP?

Limited

As an Italian production, the film centers on a specific cultural setting and does not indicate a diverse cast.

How does I Am an ESP represent religion and culture?

Good

The film promotes a secular worldview by focusing on a protagonist who exposes religious deceptions, providing a critique of traditional supernatural authority.

Does I Am an ESP include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent characters in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The narrative promotes a progressive stance on secularism by challenging traditional religious authority.
It offers meaningful intellectual diversity through its focus on skepticism and rationalism.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
The central focus on a male protagonist limits gender diversity and ability to act.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast structure.

Official Synopsis

Roberto Razzi, skeptical and convinced atheist, is the conductor of the Futuro program, in which he unmasks the most common tricks and deceptions that make the miracle cry out to everyone.

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