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The Vice of Hope

Name: The Vice of Hope
Director: Edoardo De Angelis
Released: 2018
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2018

Director

Edoardo De Angelis

Runtime

96 minutes

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The film stands out by presenting a complex female protagonist who navigates high-stakes, morally ambiguous situations. By placing a woman in a position of logistical authority, it challenges traditional gender roles and domestic expectations. However, the narrative's emphasis on survivalist themes leaves several identity categories unexplored. While the subject matter touches on themes like migration and globalization, specific racial and ethnic details are not confirmed. Overall, the film is a gritty character study of ability to act under pressure. It prioritizes social realism and systemic critique over a broad spectrum of diverse identity representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Vice of Hope have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly include LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The narrative centers on the protagonist's survival and her work in a male-dominated underworld.

How does The Vice of Hope portray gender?

Good

Maria plays a central role in driving the plot, rather than being a passive character. She holds a position of logistical authority in a traditionally male-dominated environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Vice of Hope?

Fair

The themes of surrogate trafficking and migration suggest connections to various ethnic backgrounds. However, the extent of non-white representation in the cast is not specified.

How does The Vice of Hope represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques systemic corruption and the commodification of human life. It examines a subjective morality where survival requires navigating exploitative social and economic systems.

Does The Vice of Hope include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of physically or neurodivergently challenged characters in this film.

Present on Screen

Strong portrayal of women's ability to drive the plot in a male-dominated setting.
Engages with complex social themes such as migration, bodily autonomy, and systemic corruption.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ narratives or non-straight relationship representation.
Uncertainty regarding the depth of racial and ethnic diversity within the casting.

Official Synopsis

To support her family, Maria works as a trafficker of surrogate mothers, transporting them from place to place along a river — but when one disappears, Maria is left with the task of finding her and must enter deeper into a world she wishes to escape.

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