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Control

Name: Control
Director: Giuliano Montaldo
Released: 1987
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

1987

PG-13

Director

Giuliano Montaldo

Runtime

107 minutes

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Control is a historical drama that emphasizes ideological struggles over demographic diversity. It uses the life of Errico Malatesta to critique institutional authority and socioeconomic structures in early 20th-century Italy. The film's strength lies in its nuanced critique of Western institutions and capitalist systems, presenting political resistance as a quest for freedom rather than mere criminality. However, the film lacks broad representation of diverse personal identities, focusing instead on male-driven political movements and a homogeneous cast reflecting a specific historical and national context.

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Category Breakdown

Does Control have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on political and social themes but lacks narratives involving non-traditional gender identities or LGBTQ+ stories.

How does Control portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around male experiences, with women playing minor roles and men driving the main ideological conflicts.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Control?

Fair

The cast is mostly made up of actors representing a specific Italian historical context, focusing on class and nationality issues.

How does Control represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film effectively critiques Western institutions, portraying state, capitalism, and religion as oppressive forces rather than stabilizers.

Does Control include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant evidence regarding the portrayal of visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Provides a nuanced critique of Western institutional hierarchies and state power.
Offers a deep exploration of anarchist and socialist ideologies against systemic corruption.
Uses historical biography to explore class and political activism.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of non-traditional gender identities or LGBTQ+ narratives.
Features a male-centric narrative that sidelines women.
Maintains a homogeneous cast with limited racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

An experiment of psychological effects under stressful conditions in a shelter. When fifteen strangers are put into a nuclear shelter to see how long they can survive without interaction with the outside, things work out fine.

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