You are here:

Made in Italy

Made in Italy

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

1965

Director

Nanni Loy

Runtime

126 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Nanni Loy’s anthology uses a mosaic structure to dismantle a unified national myth. It successfully critiques post-war Italy’s social and economic landscape, emphasizing class and regional divisions. However, the film adheres to the social norms of 1965, lacking representation for LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities. It upholds traditional gender roles without challenging them. Ultimately, the film’s strength lies in its sociological critique of class and regional dynamics, rather than in modern characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Made in Italy have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature characters with non-straight identities. The stories focus on typical domestic situations without showing any queer presence or challenging norms.

How does Made in Italy portray gender?

Limited

The characters mostly follow traditional gender roles from the 1960s. Women play supporting roles, and the stories highlight conflicts within the home rather than empowering women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Made in Italy?

Fair

The film focuses on the cultural differences between Northern and Southern Italy. It does not include characters from non-white backgrounds, relying on regional differences to show diversity.

How does Made in Italy represent religion and culture?

Good

The film effectively critiques societal structures and economic inequalities. It uses social satire to present a fragmented view of Italian society and economic changes.

Does Made in Italy include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not prominently feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative focuses on socioeconomic and regional issues rather than disability.

Present on Screen

  • Uses social satire to criticize class disparity and capitalist pressures.
  • Offers a nuanced, fragmented view of Italian identity through regional differences.
  • Shows a broad understanding of the socioeconomic shifts of the time.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
  • Follows traditional gender roles without challenging them.
  • Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A group of Italians take a flight to Sweden: among them there are the tourists, and the immigrants.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.