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Il... Belpaese

Name: Il... Belpaese
Director: Luciano Salce
Released: 1977
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

1977

Director

Luciano Salce

Runtime

109 minutes

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Luciano Salce employs social satire to expose the tension between individual aspirations and a dysfunctional Italian society. The film excels as a critique of national identity and institutional instability, revealing the volatility of the era. However, it remains anchored in the demographic frameworks of its time, prioritizing the critique of civic stability over diverse representation. The film serves as a period-specific commentary on a fractured social order rather than a platform for social inclusion.

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Category Breakdown

Does Il... Belpaese have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to traditional conventions typical of 1970s Italian cinema, focusing on straight relationships. The central romance between Guido and Mia does not explore non-binary or transgender identities.

How does Il... Belpaese portray gender?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes the male protagonist's professional and social struggles. Women are portrayed mainly as supporting characters rather than those who challenge traditional masculine leadership roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Il... Belpaese?

Limited

The story reflects a homogeneous social landscape characteristic of the era's demographics. There is a noticeable lack of significant racial or ethnic diversity among the cast.

How does Il... Belpaese represent religion and culture?

Fair

The satire effectively dismantles Italian institutions and bureaucratic chaos. It challenges the idealized notion of a stable nation by highlighting economic instability and systemic corruption.

Does Il... Belpaese include disability representation?

Minimal

The film centers on socio-economic conflicts rather than addressing physical or neurodivergent experiences. Characters with disabilities are not given meaningful roles or ability to act.

Present on Screen

Offers a sharp satirical critique of Italian bureaucracy and institutional inefficiency.
Challenges romanticized national myths by exposing systemic social and economic failures.

Limited or Absent

Does not engage with diverse identities, staying rooted in traditional demographic frameworks.
Does not provide ability to act to characters outside of established gender and social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

After many years working abroad, Guido comes back to Milan. His dream is to set up a clock-shop but Italy is much changed while he was abroad. Robbery and bombs are daily events and to go out for a walk in the evening is risky. He succeeds however in setting up his shop only to see it destroyed by gangsters. But he meets a girl who calls herself Mia and he falls for her.

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