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Wrobiony

Name: Wrobiony
Director: Piotr Smigasiewicz
Released: 2022
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2022

Director

Piotr Smigasiewicz

Runtime

101 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Wrobiony functions as a localized European crime thriller that emphasizes genre clichés over multi-layered storytelling. The narrative structure centers on traditional masculine authority, particularly through academic and spiritual roles. The film maintains a narrow focus on a specific European cultural and historical context, using a predominantly white cast. This results in limited racial or ethnic diversity. Overall, the film adheres to conventional cinematic structures. It delves into art history and local intrigue without attempting to challenge established social hierarchies or provide diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wrobiony have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The main characters, including Dominik, Silvia, and Paolo, do not display any non-traditional gender identities.

How does Wrobiony portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male-driven intellectual journey involving a PhD student and a professor. While Silvia plays a significant role, her actions do not challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wrobiony?

Limited

The cast is primarily made up of Polish and Italian actors, creating a homogeneous ensemble. There is little racial or ethnic diversity among the main characters.

How does Wrobiony represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative revolves around traditional Western institutions such as the Catholic Church and academia. It follows a conventional mystery plot without questioning established religious or cultural norms.

Does Wrobiony include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. There is no representation of disability in the provided context.

Present on Screen

Explores rich historical themes through the lens of Caravaggio's art history.
Offers a nuanced look at local intrigue and institutional secrets.

Limited or Absent

Does not include visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional gender identities.
Features a male-centric narrative that reinforces traditional gender roles.
Maintains a homogeneous cast with minimal racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

Dominik (Piotr Adamczyk), a PhD student at the University of Wrocław, specializing in the history of art, is sent to Porto Ercole by order of a professor (Torsten Voges) to collect material about the most mysterious period of Caravaggio's life. When he meets Silvia (Alessandra Mastronardi) and the local priest Paolo (Luca Calvani), he unexpectedly becomes part of a criminal intrigue, step by step discovering the carefully hidden secret of an inconspicuous town. It turns out that the world of art that Dominik has known so far is not what it might seem...

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