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What’s the Big Deal

Name: What’s the Big Deal
Director: Edoardo Leo
Released: 2016
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2016

Director

Edoardo Leo

Runtime

105 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

What’s the Big Deal is a localized comedy that centers on individual existentialism within a conventional social framework. While it explores the ethical complexities of the digital age and the socioeconomic pressures of adulthood, it remains demographically narrow, focusing on a specific Italian context without broader social deconstruction. The narrative structure lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, or characters with disabilities, resulting in a low overall diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does What’s the Big Deal have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on a heterosexual relationship and does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer-coded subtext.

How does What’s the Big Deal portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around the male protagonist's personal crisis, with the female lead primarily serving as a catalyst for his decisions rather than having her own independent role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is What’s the Big Deal?

Limited

The casting reflects a homogeneous Italian demographic without incorporating diverse ethnic backgrounds or color-blind casting choices.

How does What’s the Big Deal represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative examines the commodification of intimacy and the financial pressures of modern parenthood, offering a nuanced look at personal morality in a digital age.

Does What’s the Big Deal include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not engage with neurodivergence, mental health issues, or visible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Explores the ethical complexities of privacy and intimacy in the digital age.
Offers a nuanced look at the financial and moral pressures of modern parenthood.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender characters.
Features a homogeneous demographic with minimal racial or ethnic diversity.
The female lead lacks significant independent ability to act within the plot.

Official Synopsis

A young man challenges the web to offer money for a sex tape of him and his girlfriend to finance his work and finally be able to afford having a child. Is it really wrong to sell our own intimacy in order to be able to afford making our dreams come true?

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