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Rome-Paris-Rome

Name: Rome-Paris-Rome
Director: Luigi Zampa
Released: 1951
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1951

Director

Luigi Zampa

Runtime

97 minutes

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Rome-Paris-Rome is a character-driven comedy set in the social context of 1951. It emphasizes the experiences of the European working class, using a series of adventures to subtly question the stability of post-war institutions. However, the film's representation remains confined to traditional gender and racial norms from the mid-20th century, limiting its progressive diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does Rome-Paris-Rome have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on traditional heterosexual relationships and does not include any non-cisgender identities or same-sex intimacy. It does not depict any LGBTQ+ characters or themes.

How does Rome-Paris-Rome portray gender?

Limited

The movie follows traditional gender roles from the mid-20th century. Women play important roles but mainly as emotional anchors or romantic interests rather than independent agents.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Rome-Paris-Rome?

Minimal

The film features a predominantly white cast representing Italy and France. It does not include non-white actors or characters to represent diverse backgrounds.

How does Rome-Paris-Rome represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film provides a detailed look at the struggles of the working class in post-war Europe. It highlights the absurdities and hardships faced during the reconstruction period.

Does Rome-Paris-Rome include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no significant portrayals of physical or mental disabilities that influence the storyline or define key characters.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced critique of post-war social structures and the challenges faced by the working class.
Highlights the resilience of individuals in the face of systemic instability.

Limited or Absent

Does not include any non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.
Depicts women primarily in traditional roles as emotional anchors or romantic interests.
Features a cast that is overwhelmingly white and lacks racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

Vincenzo, a railwayman who works on the Rome-to-Paris line, has a wife in Italy and a mistress in France: Ginette, a widow with a four-year-old daughter. When he's offered a job in Paris he decides to move, but unfortunately his wife and petulant brother-in-law insist on accompanying him to Paris, and he must decide between the two women in his life.

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