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At a Glance

At a Glance

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2008

Director

Sergio Rubini

Runtime

110 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

At a Glance is a psychological exploration of influence and power dynamics in the art world. The film successfully challenges the stereotype of the passive muse by giving the female lead significant professional ability to act. However, the story remains confined to a specific European setting, lacking in racial or ethnic diversity. The focus is on the psychological tensions between the sculptor, the student, and the critic.

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Category Breakdown

Does At a Glance have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film examines complex romantic and guardian relationships within a central trio. However, there is no clear indication of non-straight relationships.

How does At a Glance portray gender?

Fair

Gloria challenges traditional gender roles by becoming an active agent and manager of the male lead's career. She transitions from a student to a key player in his professional success.

How racially and ethnically diverse is At a Glance?

Limited

The story is set in a specific European cultural environment. There is no evidence of a diverse cast or intentional challenge to racial norms.

How does At a Glance represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative critiques the corrupting influence of prestige and institutional gatekeeping. It avoids moralistic views, focusing instead on the complexities of professional ethics and personal desires.

Does At a Glance include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or hidden disabilities that play a central role in the character arcs or the plot.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges the passive muse cliché by giving the female lead professional ability to act.
  • Explores nuanced shifts in power within creative and romantic relationships.
  • Provides a sophisticated critique of institutional gatekeeping in the art world.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks multi-ethnic casting or intentional racial diversity.
  • Does not include representation of disability in the character arcs.
  • Offers limited explicit LGBTQ+ representation or queer-coded subtext.

Official Synopsis

Adrian is a talented young sculptor eager to assert himself in the art world. His first exhibition in the Capital catches Gloria's eye. She's an art student looking for "her" artist. Between the two something's born and soon she becomes Adrian's lover and muse, as well as his agent. But someone else also falls in love with Adrian's work: Lulli, an internationally-renowned art critic – and also Gloria's guardian and lover before Adrian's arrival.

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