New Showbiz

You are here:
Burraco fatale

Burraco fatale

2020

Director

Giuliana Gamba

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

Irma (Claudia Gerini), Eugenia (Angela Finocchiaro), Miranda (Caterina Guzzanti) and Rina (Paola Minaccioni) are four different women, each with their own character, their own weaknesses and their own eccentricities, but linked by a deep and lasting knowledge over time, united and marked by their essential card games. When they decide to participate in a national buraco tournament and get out of their everyday life, they will suddenly find themselves with their cards exposed. Life always offers a second chance and love can go back to upsetting at any age. After all, it is the game of burraco that has taught him that a game must be played completely, to the end, and that no result is ever taken for granted.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

5.4/10

Fair

Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Fair

The film lacks explicit mention of LGBTQ+ characters or non-heteronormative narratives. Romantic themes appear to follow traditional trajectories without queer identity or critiques of heteronormativity.

Gender Representation

Good

The narrative centers on female agency, placing four women at the heart of the plot. By focusing on their intellectual and emotional autonomy, the film avoids relegating older women to the periphery.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The inclusion of Mohamed Zouaoui suggests a departure from a strictly homogeneous ensemble. This provides moderate ethnic inclusion within a localized Italian setting, though the impact on systemic hierarchies is unclear.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The story explores life's complexities through traditional social activities like card games. It operates within established social frameworks rather than actively critiquing Western institutions or promoting anti-establishment sentiments.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the provided details.

Strengths

  • Strong focus on female agency and intellectual autonomy.
  • Centers mature women as primary protagonists rather than peripheral characters.
  • Provides a nuanced look at female companionship and life stages.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
  • Operates within traditional social and romantic frameworks without systemic critique.
  • Limited evidence of neurodivergent or physical disability representation.

AI Analysis

Burraco fatale is a character-driven ensemble comedy that succeeds by centering mature women as the primary drivers of the plot. The film provides a meaningful look at female companionship and autonomy, moving older characters from the periphery to the center of the narrative. However, the film remains within conventional social and romantic frameworks. It lacks explicit markers of intersectional identity politics or radical systemic subversion, focusing instead on traditional social structures and established romantic trajectories. While the cast offers some ethnic variety, the narrative's primary strength lies in its gendered perspective, offering a nuanced view of women navigating life's second chances.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.