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Alfa Tau!

Name: Alfa Tau!
Director: Francesco De Robertis
Released: 1942
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

1942

Director

Francesco De Robertis

Runtime

90 minutes

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Alfa Tau! is a traditional military procedural that emphasizes national service and hierarchical command. The film reflects the established social and military structures of 1942 Italy. The narrative structure follows a conventional wartime arc, focusing on the operations of a submarine crew. It does not engage with modern multi-layered identities or the disruption of social norms. Produced within a specific sociopolitical framework, the film reinforces the institutional values of its time rather than exploring diverse perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alfa Tau! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It follows the traditional assumptions that everyone is straight and cisgender.

How does Alfa Tau! portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a male-dominated submarine crew. Women are shown briefly in domestic roles but are limited to the private sphere.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alfa Tau!?

Minimal

The cast reflects the homogeneous demographics of 1940s Italian military units. There is a noticeable absence of racial diversity or non-Mediterranean backgrounds.

How does Alfa Tau! represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film highlights patriotism and the importance of military institutions. It portrays a traditional view of social stability through duty and family.

Does Alfa Tau! include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not feature any roles driven by disabled individuals.

Present on Screen

Offers a historically accurate portrayal of the Italian submarine service and its hierarchical command structures during the 1940s.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of diverse racial, ethnic, or gender identities, adhering strictly to the demographics of its era.
Does not include characters with disabilities or any non-cisgender gender identities.

Official Synopsis

The submarine Enrico Toti returns to its base at the end of a mission. After a brief leave, the crew members, who have embraced their families, return to sea. They encounter a British submarine, HMS Triad, ram it, and sink it. The main character in the film was actually a submarine commander: Lieutenant Commander Bruno Zelich, who would die shortly after filming while commanding the submarine Sciré.

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