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Abandoned

Name: Abandoned
Director: Francesco Maselli
Released: 1955
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

6.2/10

Good

1955

Director

Francesco Maselli

Runtime

102 minutes

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Abandoned (1955) is a social critique that focuses on class struggle rather than diverse identity representation. Its strength lies in critiquing the disconnect between the aristocracy and the working class. However, it is limited by its period setting and lack of LGBTQ+ and disabled representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Abandoned have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't include explicit LGBTQ+ identities or stories. Relationships follow traditional 1950s Italian social norms.

How does Abandoned portray gender?

Fair

Lucia's character offers a deep look at the female experience during wartime upheaval. She navigates war and displacement with a strong sense of survival.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Abandoned?

Limited

Set in rural post-war Italy, the cast reflects the era's homogeneous population. Social identity is explored through class differences rather than multi-ethnic backgrounds.

How does Abandoned represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film critiques traditional Western institutions and systemic failures. It shows intellectuals as disconnected from the needs of the general public.

Does Abandoned include disability representation?

Limited

The film doesn't focus on visible or invisible disabilities. Characters' struggles are defined by their socioeconomic status and the impact of war.

Present on Screen

The film offers a sophisticated critique of class hierarchies and the ineffectiveness of traditional authority.
Lucia provides a compelling perspective on female survival amid economic and social upheaval.
The narrative contrasts aristocratic leisure with the harsh realities of the working class.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
There is no significant focus on characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
The casting reflects a high degree of demographic homogeneity typical of the era.

Official Synopsis

A group of rich young intellectuals hiding from the war in rural Italy play at being partisans when some disbanded soldiers and some refugees ask them for shelter in their villa. The young and aristocratic Andrea strikes up a friendship with a peasant girl, Lucia. Then the Germans suddenly appear, looking for the real partisans, and the time comes for serious decisions.

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