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Strangled Lives

Name: Strangled Lives
Director: Ricky Tognazzi
Released: 1996
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1996

Director

Ricky Tognazzi

Runtime

108 minutes

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Strangled Lives is a social critique that focuses on systemic corruption rather than diverse social identities. It explores the psychological and moral impact of institutional failure through the lens of a struggling entrepreneur. The film effectively dismantles the myth of institutional trust, presenting the pursuit of economic stability as a descent into a compromised world. However, it falls short in representing a wide range of social identities. While the narrative structure is sophisticated in its critique of power dynamics, the film remains rooted in a traditional, homogeneous social context.

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Category Breakdown

Does Strangled Lives have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story focuses solely on the socio-economic challenges faced by the protagonist.

How does Strangled Lives portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around male-dominated worlds of finance and business. Women play a limited role in the main professional conflicts.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Strangled Lives?

Limited

The setting depicts a socially uniform environment typical of mid-90s European dramas. There is no indication of a diverse or multicultural cast.

How does Strangled Lives represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques Western institutions, portraying banks and financial intermediaries as predatory and undermining the stability of capitalist systems.

Does Strangled Lives include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of the inclusion or depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Provides a sophisticated critique of systemic corruption and institutional dishonesty.
Deconstructs the myth of meritocracy within capitalist structures.
Explores the tension between individuals and societal forces deeply.

Limited or Absent

Lacks meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
Features a narrow, male-dominated perspective within professional and commercial spheres.
Shows limited racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a highly localized social environment.

Official Synopsis

Francesco is an entrepreneur in the building industry. His company is near to collapse if it doesn't win a deal to build a new school complex. It needs at least 60 million liras to participate to the deal, but all the banks refuse to lend the money. A corrupt bank employee introduces him to Claudio, apparently an assistant of Sergio, Francesco's old school friend. Sergio is an accountant available to lend Francesco the money he needs. Francesco wins the deal, but soon he discovers that Claudio is not what he says.

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