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L'ultimo Crodino

Name: L'ultimo Crodino
Director: Umberto Spinazzola
Released: 2009

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2009

Director

Umberto Spinazzola

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L'ultimo Crodino is a localized social comedy that prioritizes class struggle over diverse identity. While it lacks diversity in gender, race, and LGBTQ+ representation, it offers a meaningful critique of systemic financial structures. The film's narrative strength lies in its deconstruction of the capitalist elite, providing a social commentary that goes beyond simple comedy. However, the demographic composition remains largely traditional and homogeneous, limiting its reach regarding broader social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does L'ultimo Crodino have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The plot focuses solely on the economic struggles of two male characters.

How does L'ultimo Crodino portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around two male characters, one a laborer and the other an entrepreneur. It relies on traditional masculine roles where the men are providers and strivers.

How racially and ethnically diverse is L'ultimo Crodino?

Limited

Set in Val di Susa, the film focuses on a localized Italian community. The narrative seems to prioritize a homogeneous group of Italian workers.

How does L'ultimo Crodino represent religion and culture?

Good

The film criticizes Western financial institutions by framing theft as a survival mechanism. It positions anti-social behavior as a reaction to an oppressive economic system.

Does L'ultimo Crodino include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed as central to the character arcs or the plot progression.

Present on Screen

Provides a sharp critique of established financial institutions and the economic pressures facing the working class.
Offers a narrative that challenges conventional morality by framing survival-based crime as a response to systemic anxiety.

Limited or Absent

Lacks significant representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Relies on traditional masculine roles and lacks significant roles for female characters.
Maintains a homogeneous demographic that does not reflect a multi-ethnic or diverse social landscape.

Official Synopsis

Ambientato in Val di Susa e tratto da un fatto di cronaca realmente accaduto, il film narra le vicende di due onesti lavoratori che, assillati dai debiti e dall'ansia per il futuro, decidono di provare il colpo della vita. I due organizzano dunque un rapimento, ma non avendo il coraggio di rapire una persona viva, decidono di rapire un morto, ma uno importante, per poter chiedere il riscatto. Ed è così che un operaio, soprannominato Pes (Enzo Iacchetti) e un piccolo imprenditore, soprannominato Crodino (Ricky Tognazzi) si trovano a trafugare la salma di Enrico Cuccia, noto finanziere. Pur nella loro ingenuità e totale inesperienza, i due riescono, senza neanche rendersene conto, a tenere in scacco per giorni le forze dell'ordine e a scomodare perfino i servizi segreti.

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