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Piccoli crimini coniugali

Name: Piccoli crimini coniugali
Director: Alex Infascelli
Released: 2017
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

6.8/10

Good

2017

Director

Alex Infascelli

Runtime

80 minutes

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Alex Infascelli’s drama succeeds as a nuanced psychological study that questions the idea of a fixed, reliable history. By centering the plot on memory loss, the film presents identity as a fluid, negotiated construct rather than an objective truth. While the film lacks broad demographic variety, it achieves depth through its subversion of gendered competence. The shift in power dynamics within the domestic sphere provides a progressive look at interpersonal authority. However, the film remains limited by its narrow demographic scope. The focus on a traditional, homogeneous European setting results in low representation for racial and LGBTQ+ identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Piccoli crimini coniugali have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a heterosexual couple and does not include any queer narratives or non-cisgender identities.

How does Piccoli crimini coniugali portray gender?

Fair

The narrative challenges traditional masculine hierarchies by taking away the male lead's control over the story. The female protagonist takes charge, becoming the architect of the protagonist's reality.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Piccoli crimini coniugali?

Limited

This Italian film centers on a specific domestic setting and features a cast that aligns with traditional, homogeneous European norms.

How does Piccoli crimini coniugali represent religion and culture?

Good

The film explores situational ethics and subjective morality by examining the instability of the family unit and the possibility for reinvention.

Does Piccoli crimini coniugali include disability representation?

Fair

Amnesia serves as a central theme for psychological exploration. The film avoids using amnesia as a feel-good plot device by focusing on the complex interpersonal consequences of memory loss.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional masculine hierarchies by shifting narrative authority to the female protagonist.
Treats cognitive impairment as a complex vehicle for character development rather than a plot device.
Explores sophisticated themes of moral relativism and the subjectivity of truth.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visibility for LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
Features a homogeneous cast that lacks racial and ethnic diversity.
Focuses on a narrow, localized domestic setting with limited cultural breadth.

Official Synopsis

Following a terrible accident at home, Elia loses his memory. His wife tries to help him through a long conversation to piece together their life and perhaps give him a chance to reinvent himself.

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