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The Odd Squad

Name: The Odd Squad
Director: Enzo Barboni
Released: 1982
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

1982

Director

Enzo Barboni

Runtime

82 minutes

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The Odd Squad is a military comedy set in the early 1980s. It relies on the tension between opposing forces and sticks to the genre conventions of that era. The narrative focuses on the absurdities of military institutions and historical landmarks, without challenging broader societal norms or exploring diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Odd Squad have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows the social norms of the 1980s and does not include any queer themes or non-traditional gender identities. It also does not challenge the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Odd Squad portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on military conflict, which emphasizes traditional masculine roles. It portrays leadership roles without questioning the traditional hierarchy of gender or showing masculinity as ineffective.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Odd Squad?

Fair

The film highlights a clear distinction between American and Italian soldiers. However, this distinction serves the geopolitical plot rather than providing a deeper look into racial or ethnic identity.

How does The Odd Squad represent religion and culture?

Limited

Set in 1943 Sicily, the film uses the chaos of war for comedic effect. It does not address broader critiques of Western institutions, capitalism, or organized religion.

Does The Odd Squad include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. It does not explore disability as a factor that influences a character's actions or decisions.

Present on Screen

Offers a clear framework for interactions between American and Italian forces.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more intentional progressive representation or multi-layered casting.
Needs to question traditional masculine archetypes and gender hierarchies.
Should provide a more nuanced exploration of racial, ethnic, or queer identities.

Official Synopsis

Sicilia 1943, after the landing, between the invading Us army and the defender Italian army, a 2000 years old roman bridge resist to all kind of attacks. Both the army decides to definitively destroy it before the opponent does. But to the chaotic mad American platoon is opposed an Italian military band exchanged for a terrible special commando. Probably the bridge will survive another 2000 years!

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