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The Boundary

Name: The Boundary
Director: Carlo Carlei
Released: 2018
Duration: 137 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2018

Director

Carlo Carlei

Runtime

137 minutes

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The film functions as a conventional historical war drama that examines the dissolution of social hierarchies through the lens of the First World War. Its main narrative revolves around the struggle for survival and the impact of geopolitical changes on individuals. While the film explores class distinctions through its three central protagonists, it lacks explicit markers of diverse representation. The focus remains on the 'loss of innocence' cliché and the disruption of established social orders rather than progressive identity politics. Ultimately, the film appears to be a period piece centered on social stratification and class conflict rather than a work designed for radical social change.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Boundary have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on traditional romantic and platonic relationships. It does not include any explicit non-straight or queer identities.

How does The Boundary portray gender?

Fair

Emma is a central female protagonist who plays a significant role in the story. This suggests a potential challenge to traditional domestic roles during wartime.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Boundary?

Fair

Set in the multicultural city of Trieste, the film implies a complex social tapestry. However, the specific ethnic makeup of the cast remains unconfirmed.

How does The Boundary represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores the disruption of social structures and the impact of war on families. It prioritizes the breakdown of established social orders.

Does The Boundary include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

Explores the impact of systemic conflict on different social classes.
Provides a strong female lead who challenges traditional domestic roles.
Uses a multicultural setting to imply a complex social landscape.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
Provides no depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Does not confirm multi-layered or diverse ethnic casting.

Official Synopsis

The story of three young people whom the war forced to grow up early: Emma, Franz and Bruno - three friends from Trieste, are very close. Their life was mercilessly affected by the First World War, which forces the children to fight for survival, as well as for their love and friendship, although each of them comes from different social strata.

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