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Take Five

Name: Take Five
Director: Guido Lombardi
Released: 2013
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

5.6/10

Fair

2013

TV-PG

Director

Guido Lombardi

Runtime

93 minutes

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Take Five is a localized character study that prioritizes social realism over diverse representation. It succeeds in portraying the ability to act of socio-economically underrepresented individuals living on the periphery of society. However, the film's narrow focus on a male-dominated criminal underworld results in a significant lack of gender and LGBTQ+ representation. The narrative structure reinforces traditional masculine social structures. Ultimately, the film's value lies in its critique of institutional power and its depiction of the Mediterranean underclass, rather than its diversity of identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Take Five have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around a traditional, male-dominated criminal group without any queer undertones.

How does Take Five portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses heavily on a male-centric group. The plot centers on the interactions between five men, leaving female characters without much influence or control in the heist.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Take Five?

Fair

The cast is ethnically uniform within a Mediterranean setting. However, it offers depth to the working-class identity and the unique culture of Naples' Spanish Quarter.

How does Take Five represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques institutional stability by focusing on a heist against the Bank of Naples. It portrays established legal and economic systems as oppressive forces for the protagonists.

Does Take Five include disability representation?

Fair

The character Peppe is described as depressed, though it is unclear if this represents a chronic mental health issue. Most characters are defined by their professional roles.

Present on Screen

Provides a nuanced look at the working-class identity and subcultures of Naples.
Offers a critique of established economic and legal institutions through its protagonists.
Focuses on the ability to act of socio-economically underrepresented characters.

Limited or Absent

Lacks meaningful representation of female characters or female influence.
Provides no explicit inclusion of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
Does not explore neurodivergence or mental health issues beyond a single character trait.

Official Synopsis

Carmine, a sewer worker for the city of Naples, finds himself working in the vault of the Bank of Naples one morning, and he gets the idea to pull off a robbery using the sewer system. To pull off the heist, he enlists the help of Gaetano, a former robber with several years in prison; the depressed Peppe "'o' Sciomen," a legend of the Spanish Quarter and also a former prisoner for robbery; the boxer Ruocco, a former professional who ended up fighting in clandestine matches; and Striano, a photographer and robber. After completing the robbery, however, Gaetano disappears without a trace with the million-dollar loot, leaving his accomplices locked in their lair, hoping to see him reappear. As time passes, strong tensions build between the four, bringing out old misunderstandings and fracturing alliances, until a new threat looms on the horizon: the powerful boss Jannone demands a share of the loot they don't yet have.

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