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Per amore, solo per amore

Name: Per amore, solo per amore
Director: Giovanni Veronesi
Released: 1993
Duration: 113 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

1993

Director

Giovanni Veronesi

Runtime

113 minutes

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Per amore, solo per amore functions as a classical historical romance. It prioritizes character-driven melodrama and traditional storytelling over challenging social or cultural hierarchies. The film adheres to established romantic clichés, focusing on a period-specific domestic partnership. It lacks depth in reflecting multiple aspects of identity, opting instead for a narrative that aligns with the moral expectations of its religious setting. While the setting provides a non-Western backdrop, the film does not actively challenge conventional social structures or introduce diverse identity perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Per amore, solo per amore have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a traditional romantic relationship between Joseph and Mary. It does not include narratives involving non-straight identities or challenge traditional romantic structures.

How does Per amore, solo per amore portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a traditional domestic partnership. While Mary plays a significant role in driving the story through her pregnancy revelation, the tension relies on Joseph's conventional decision to support her.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Per amore, solo per amore?

Fair

Set in 1st-century BC Palestine, the film provides a non-Western historical context. However, it is unclear if the casting adheres to historical ethnicity or uses actors from different backgrounds.

How does Per amore, solo per amore represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative engages with foundational religious themes and moral resolutions. It operates within the traditional parameters of its historical setting rather than offering secularist or anti-Western frameworks.

Does Per amore, solo per amore include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities depicted within the primary character arcs.

Present on Screen

The historical setting in 1st-century BC Palestine provides a non-Western backdrop for the drama.
The narrative focuses on emotional authenticity and interpersonal dynamics through character-driven melodrama.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional romantic structures and lacks representation for non-straight identities.
Gender roles follow conventional historical clichés rather than subverting traditional hierarchies.
The story lacks depth in reflecting multiple aspects of diversity or the inclusion of diverse social or cultural frameworks.

Official Synopsis

In 1st century BC Palestine, Joseph is a carpenter who wants to travel and see the world, but destiny makes him meet young Mary. The two fall in love and marry. One day, Mary becomes pregnant and tells Joseph an unbelievable truth... He decides to stay on her side, but things won't be easy.

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