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Classe Z

Name: Classe Z
Director: Guido Chiesa
Released: 2017
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

6.2/10

Good

2017

Director

Guido Chiesa

Runtime

92 minutes

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Classe Z examines the alienation of adolescents within the socio-political backdrop of 1970s Italy. It centers on the 'Section H' students, a group of underrepresented youth navigating the tension between institutional structures and personal identity. The film emphasizes social realism and the dismantling of authority over explicit identity politics. Though it lacks diverse representations of race and LGBTQ+ identities, it provides a progressive critique of traditional Western social structures. Ultimately, the film presents the protagonists' outsider status as a result of broader societal changes rather than personal shortcomings.

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Category Breakdown

Does Classe Z have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't explicitly show non-straight identities or same-sex relationships. Instead, it focuses on social conflicts among teenagers and the hierarchy within the school environment.

How does Classe Z portray gender?

Fair

Viola is a strong female character shown as intelligent and in conflict with her surroundings. However, the broader gender dynamics mostly follow the social norms of the 1970s.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Classe Z?

Limited

The cast is mainly made up of actors from similar backgrounds, reflecting the demographics of 1970s Italian suburbs. There isn't much diversity in terms of ethnicity or race.

How does Classe Z represent religion and culture?

Good

The film does well in showing how traditional family units and institutions break down. It portrays anti-social behavior as a form of rebellion against the rigid middle-class lifestyle.

Does Classe Z include disability representation?

Limited

There are no prominent depictions of physical or mental disabilities. Students labeled as 'troublemakers' are shown as rebelling against authority, but their conditions aren't explored further.

Present on Screen

Strong characterization of Viola as an intellectually capable female protagonist.
Effective critique of traditional institutions and middle-class Western values.
Nuanced portrayal of adolescent alienation and existential rebellion.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit representation for LGBTQ+ identities.
Limited ethnic and racial diversity within the cast.
No specific focus on physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

First day of last year for the students of a high school science, but at school there is something new: some guys have been moved from their respective classes in a section created especially for them, the section H. Students of the H section are not were chosen at random, are in fact notoriously problematic elements, too exuberant and listless. Among them is Ricky who is awake and never misses a chance to make jokes irritating that it shares on its Youtube channel, Star whose only interest is its look and Viola intelligent but always at war with the world.

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