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Danse des Ciociari

Name: Danse des Ciociari
Director: Auguste Lumière, Louis Lumière
Released: 1897
Duration: 1 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

1897

Director

Auguste Lumière, Louis Lumière

Runtime

1 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Danse des Ciociari functions primarily as a historical ethnographic document rather than a narrative film. Its value lies in capturing real-world movements and regional customs. While the film offers ethnic specificity by documenting the Ciociari people, it adheres to the social norms of 1896. It does not intentionally challenge gender, sexuality, or social hierarchies, focusing instead on preserving traditional communal life.

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Category Breakdown

Does Danse des Ciociari have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not show any non-straight identities. It captures traditional social dances that emphasize courtship rituals from the late 19th century.

How does Danse des Ciociari portray gender?

Fair

Women are shown performing in public through folk dancing. However, the footage upholds traditional gender roles rather than challenging them.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Danse des Ciociari?

Good

The film highlights the Ciociari people, providing meaningful visibility to a specific region. This focus contrasts with the typical focus on metropolitan, upper-class Roman society.

How does Danse des Ciociari represent religion and culture?

Fair

This work serves as a neutral record of Western folk culture. It captures community life without actively criticizing the prevailing social order.

Does Danse des Ciociari include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible evidence of disabilities in this footage.

Present on Screen

Provides meaningful ethnographic visibility for regional ethnic groups.
Disrupts metropolitan homogeneity by centering non-urban identities.
Offers a significant historical baseline for documenting regional customs.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of non-straight identities or queer narratives.
Does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies or social roles.
Functions as a neutral record rather than a tool for social critique.

Official Synopsis

Lumiere brothers actuality, filmed the 12th of March 1896 in Rome, in front of the Spanish Steps. It shows some couples of Ciociari performing their traditional dance. The Ciociari are the inhabitants of Ciociaria, a region in the south east of Rome.

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