
Boris: The Film
2011

Representation Score
Limited
2017
Director
Pasquale Falcone
Runtime
90 minutes
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The film operates as a localized comedy centered on the professional ambitions of two brothers within the Italian film industry. It prioritizes regional humor and traditional social structures over broader social critique or diverse storytelling. Because the narrative centers on the male-driven pursuit of commercial success, it lacks significant representation of underrepresented identities. The focus remains on conventional structures and regional clichés rather than disrupting established social hierarchies. Ultimately, the work follows a standard commercial trajectory, offering a character-driven look at the entertainment business without addressing broader diversity or inclusivity themes.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses on the professional lives of two brothers within conventional family structures.
The story heavily centers on the male experience and the ambitions of the Tavani brothers. There is no indication of significant female influence or challenging gender norms.
The production reflects the demographic homogeneity typical of regional Italian comedies. It focuses on Neapolitan contexts without evidence of intentional racial diversity or varied casting.
Themes are rooted in traditional aspirations such as professional success and social climbing. The film engages with standard entertainment industry mechanics rather than secular or anti-capitalist critiques.
There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this production.
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Official Synopsis
Gaetano and Gennaro Tavani are two brothers on the threshold of fifty, they are nine months apart from each other. The first, Gaetano, has little acting experience behind him, while the second, Gennaro, has written some screenplays in the past and directed some small films as a director. Together they opened a "cinematic" production company, Tavani Brass, mainly dealing with small commercials, pre-eighteenth birthday videos and weddings. Their dream is to be able to make a successful film. Given Checco Zalone's exploits, the two propose to an unknown Neapolitan singer, Chicco Resina, to create a product capable of intercepting the success of the blockbuster film in Italy.

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