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Il presidente del Borgorosso Football Club

Il presidente del Borgorosso Football Club

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

1970

Director

Luigi Filippo D'Amico

Runtime

116 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

This 1970 comedy functions as a character study of class and community within a traditional Italian framework. It adheres to the established social norms of the *commedia all'italiana* genre rather than attempting to deconstruct existing hierarchies. The film reinforces conventional social structures through its focus on a male-centric sporting environment and a homogeneous local population. It lacks the complexity needed to represent diverse identities or underrepresented groups. Ultimately, the work serves as a period-specific piece that reflects the demographic constraints and social norms of its era.

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Category Breakdown

Does Il presidente del Borgorosso Football Club have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows the typical social norms of 1970s Italian comedy. It focuses on traditional social structures and a male-dominated sporting environment without any representation of LGBTQ+ individuals.

How does Il presidente del Borgorosso Football Club portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male protagonist and a community of male football enthusiasts. It lacks strong female roles or presence needed to challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Il presidente del Borgorosso Football Club?

Minimal

Set in a localized Italian context, the cast reflects a homogeneous social environment. There is no indication of diverse racial or ethnic representation within this period piece.

How does Il presidente del Borgorosso Football Club represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story is rooted in traditional Western institutions, featuring a devoutly Catholic, upper-middle-class protagonist. The plot relies on situational humor rather than critiquing religious morality.

Does Il presidente del Borgorosso Football Club include disability representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on socioeconomic and professional issues. There is no depiction of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a clear character study of class dynamics within a specific Italian social context.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
  • Features a homogeneous cast with minimal racial or ethnic diversity.
  • Provides very little ability to act or presence for female characters.

Official Synopsis

Benito Fornaciari, a pale, devoutly Catholic, Upper Middleclass Italian inherits a minor-league football club from a long-lost uncle. He decides to visit the club to sell it, but the local population has other ideas: through an almost-armed uprising they "force" him not to sell the club but lead it to other glories on the football field.

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