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Them Who?

Name: Them Who?
Director: Francesco Miccichè, Fabio Bonifacci
Released: 2015
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2015

Director

Francesco Miccichè, Fabio Bonifacci

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film functions as a character study that prioritizes the subversion of social and moral hierarchies over explicit identity politics. It finds its strength in deconstructing the protagonist's traditional status and challenging the sanctity of established social orders. However, the work lacks clear markers of diversity. The absence of clear racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ representation limits its broader diversity impact, focusing instead on a more localized, singular cultural perspective. Ultimately, the film's diversity is found in its narrative structure rather than its demographic composition, favoring moral ambiguity over traditional institutional norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Them Who? have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film explores unconventional interpersonal bonds through the relationship between David and Marcello. However, there is no explicit confirmation of queer themes or non-straight relationships.

How does Them Who? portray gender?

Fair

David’s journey from a stable white-collar professional to a social outcast challenges traditional ideas of masculinity. This trajectory questions the usual expectations of male leadership and domestic stability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Them Who??

Limited

The narrative appears to operate within a localized Italian cultural framework. There is no verifiable evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast or setting.

How does Them Who? represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques Western institutions by prioritizing situational ethics over traditional morality. It frames anti-social behavior as a potential path to personal reclamation and social subversion.

Does Them Who? include disability representation?

Minimal

The available context provides no information regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional masculine clichés by depicting a protagonist's loss of professional and social competence.
Subverts conventional Western morality by framing criminal discipleship as a means of personal reclamation.

Limited or Absent

Lacks verifiable racial and ethnic diversity within the cast and setting.
Provides no explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer themes.

Official Synopsis

David loses his white collar job, his fiancée and his house after one night with con man Marcello. He tracks him down to exact revenge, but ends up becoming his disciple in order to win back everything.

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