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Time of the Wolves

Name: Time of the Wolves
Director: Sergio Gobbi
Released: 1970
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Minimal

1970

Director

Sergio Gobbi

Runtime

105 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Time of the Wolves is a psychological crime drama that prioritizes character tension over diverse representation. It adheres to the demographic and social norms of 1970s European cinema, focusing on a male-centric conflict between a criminal and an inspector. While the film lacks diversity in terms of race and gender ability to act, it provides complexity through its deconstruction of state-sanctioned justice. The shift from legal authority to vigilante morality offers a sophisticated look at social order. Ultimately, the film remains tied to traditional hierarchies, using its female lead as a tool for character development rather than a fully realized independent force.

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Category Breakdown

Does Time of the Wolves have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional romantic structures common in 1970s crime dramas. It centers on a relationship between the protagonist and Stella, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Time of the Wolves portray gender?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes a male-driven storyline where male characters control the action. Stella mainly serves as an emotional anchor to the protagonist, lacking independent ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Time of the Wolves?

Limited

The setting and cast reflect a predominantly Eurocentric environment. There is no significant racial diversity or inclusion of non-white characters.

How does Time of the Wolves represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film offers a nuanced critique of institutional authority by showing a mob taking justice into their own hands, exploring subjective morality over formal legal structures.

Does Time of the Wolves include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any specific evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced critique of formal legal institutions and state-sanctioned justice.
Explores complex psychological friction between authority figures and criminals.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a largely homogenous Eurocentric cast.
Female characters lack independent ability to act, serving primarily to humanize the male lead.
The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Patterning himself after the American gangster John Dillinger, the criminal (Robert Hossein) is tracked by the inspector (Charles Aznavour), a former childhood friend. Plenty of gunplay and psychology is used to trap the killer. His only tender moments are spent with his girlfriend Stella (Virna Lisi). Dillinger is cornered by the police and kills several innocent victims in a crowd during the shootout. The mob decides to take things into their own hands as they approach the doomed man with a noose when he runs out of bullets.

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