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Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno

Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2013

Director

Riccardo Milani

Runtime

206 minutes

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Riccardo Milani’s biopic focuses on the impact of Domenico Modugno on the Italian cultural landscape. The film emphasizes historical accuracy and the personal achievements of the protagonist over subversive storytelling. Since the film aligns with the demographic and social norms of mid-century Italy, the representation remains traditional. It mirrors the era's social structures without attempting to deconstruct them through multiple layers of identity. Ultimately, the film celebrates a musical icon within a specific historical context. It does not have the narrative structure needed to address broader social hierarchies or diverse identity issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on the rise of Domenico Modugno in mid-20th century Italy. It does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno portray gender?

Limited

The story follows a male protagonist in the social structures of mid-20th-century Italy. Women do not play a significant role in driving the plot or challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno?

Limited

The film reflects the demographic makeup of mid-century Italy. The cast and setting accurately represent the ethnic reality of this specific time and place.

How does Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno represent religion and culture?

Fair

The movie captures a significant cultural shift in Italian identity through music. It follows a traditional biographical format without questioning the established social or religious norms.

Does Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No such characters serve as central figures in this biographical drama.

Present on Screen

  • Captures a significant cultural shift in Italian identity through music.
  • Reflects the historical and demographic realities of mid-century Italy accurately.
  • Focuses on character development and humanistic themes in its storytelling.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
  • Does not feature women in roles that challenge traditional gender norms.
  • Maintains a homogeneous demographic without racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

A movie about Domenico Modugno, famous singer.

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