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Baaria

Name: Baaria
Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
Released: 2009
Duration: 160 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2009

Not Rated

Director

Giuseppe Tornatore

Runtime

160 minutes

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Baarìa is a sweeping period drama that emphasizes historical authenticity and the evolution of social structures. It captures the changing socio-political landscape of Sicily through a deeply personal lens. The film excels in its nuanced portrayal of political shifts and the dismantling of village hierarchies. Following Peppino's ideological journey provides a sophisticated look at how community engagement shapes society. However, the film remains anchored in the traditionalism of its era. It lacks modern characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, maintaining a homogeneity in gender, race, and sexual orientation that reflects the specific historical context.

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Category Breakdown

Does Baaria have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

Peppino's story adheres to traditional heterosexual norms, and there are no visible non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of traditional sexual norms.

How does Baaria portray gender?

Fair

Women play key roles in the village's domestic life, while men dominate the social and political spheres. The film upholds traditional Sicilian patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Baaria?

Fair

The film showcases a culturally uniform Sicilian setting. It offers an authentic regional identity but does not include multi-ethnic casting or diverse representation.

How does Baaria represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative examines the interplay between religious influence and secular political movements. It illustrates the development of social institutions through the protagonist's political journey.

Does Baaria include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities serving as central narrative drivers. The film does not depict disability or related ability to act.

Present on Screen

Offers a deep, authentic exploration of Sicilian cultural heritage.
Provides a nuanced depiction of shifting political and social power dynamics.
Illustrates the tension between traditional religion and secularism effectively.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary characters.
Reinforces patriarchal structures by focusing on male characters' political ability to act.
Does not feature visible or central representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In 1920s Bagheria, Giuseppe 'Peppino' Torrenuova works as a shepherd to financially help his poor family. Over the next fifty years, Giuseppe's life, as well as the life of the village, is observed. Giuseppe grows up, joins the Communist Party, marries a local girl, has children, and forges a political career for himself.

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