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The Landlords

Name: The Landlords
Director: Edoardo Gabbriellini
Released: 2012
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2012

Director

Edoardo Gabbriellini

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Landlords primarily functions as a socio-economic drama centered on the tension between itinerant workers and an insular community. The narrative structure explores the 'outsider vs. insider' dynamic, focusing on the displacement of the brothers Cosimo and Elia. However, the film lacks complexity in representing diverse identities. The focus remains heavily on male-driven conflict, with limited exploration of varied social spectrums. Ultimately, the work serves as a study of social integration and communal resistance rather than a vehicle for progressive identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Landlords have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. There is no exploration of stories related to heteronormativity.

How does The Landlords portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on male protagonists and a male client. While it avoids overt patriarchal clichés, there is a noticeable lack of female leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Landlords?

Fair

The narrative highlights the tension between outsiders and a small-town community. It is unclear whether this conflict stems from racial or socio-economic differences.

How does The Landlords represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines the isolation of small-town life. It may critique traditional community structures by portraying local hostility as a systemic issue.

Does The Landlords include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Examines meaningful socio-economic tensions through the lens of itinerant labor.
Offers a character-driven study of social integration and communal friction.

Limited or Absent

Does not include representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
Focuses narrowly on male protagonists, lacking female-centric roles.
Does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Two construction-workers, the brothers Cosimo and Elia are hired by a famous singer to do some work on his rural mansion, before he's due to make his big career comeback-concert in his home city. It all seems like an easy enough job, but the small town community doesn't like strangers.

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