A/R Andata + Ritorno
2004
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Santa Maradona
Representation Score
3.8/10
Limited
2001
Director
Marco Ponti
Runtime
96 minutes
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Santa Maradona is a naturalistic social drama that emphasizes generational disillusionment over identity politics. It captures a specific era of Italian youth culture through a lens of aimlessness and moral ambiguity. The film's strength lies in its subtle critique of societal expectations. By focusing on characters who reject traditional success metrics, it offers a nuanced look at post-industrial life. However, the work remains limited by its demographic homogeneity and reliance on conventional romantic structures. It functions more as a localized character study than a diverse social exploration.
Category Breakdown
Does Santa Maradona have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film centers around traditional heterosexual relationships and courtship. It doesn't include explicit stories or identities that challenge standard social norms.
How does Santa Maradona portray gender?
Female characters have professional roles and social mobility, especially the lead actress. However, the plot depends on traditional romantic clichés rather than challenging gender hierarchies.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Santa Maradona?
The casting reflects the ethnic uniformity of early-2000s Italian coastal towns. It portrays a localized, ethnically singular community without engaging with racial diversity.
How does Santa Maradona represent religion and culture?
The narrative embraces moral relativism and situational ethics. It critiques traditional institutions by showing characters who reject capitalist achievements and social stability.
Does Santa Maradona include disability representation?
There are no prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities serving as central character arcs or plot drivers.
Present on Screen
- Offers a nuanced critique of capitalist achievement and traditional social stability.
- Provides a realistic depiction of moral relativism and situational ethics.
- Features female characters with professional roles and social mobility.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender narratives.
- Displays significant demographic homogeneity with little racial or ethnic diversity.
- Relies on traditional romantic clichés to drive the central plot.
Official Synopsis
An aimless college graduate jumping from one job interview to another — killing time in between with his wisecracking and deadbeat room-mate — falls in love with an actress.
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