7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Italian for Beginners (2000)
Italian for Beginners (2000)
Overview
Several lonely hearts in a semi-provincial suburb of a town in Denmark use a beginner's course in Italian as the platform to meet the romance of their lives. The film, which unspools the connections and family drama shared between the students, complies with several aesthetic principles of Dogme 95 movement.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
Several lonely hearts in a semi-provincial suburb of a town in Denmark use a beginner's course in Italian as the platform to meet the romance of their lives. The film, which unspools the connections and family drama shared between the students, complies with several aesthetic principles of Dogme 95 movement.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central themes of loneliness, community, and personal connection are universal human experiences that are not inherently tied to a specific political ideology. The narrative focuses on individual characters finding solace and purpose through interpersonal relationships rather than addressing systemic issues or promoting a particular political viewpoint.
The film features a predominantly traditional cast reflecting the demographics of its setting, without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. Its narrative centers on universal themes of human connection and loneliness, without critically portraying traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
The film features Jørgen Mortensen, a gay character whose arc involves overcoming shyness to find love. His relationship with Hal-Finn is depicted with warmth and normalcy, contributing to a generally positive and affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ identity within the ensemble narrative.
The film features Jørgen, a character who cross-dresses and identifies as a woman in private. His journey from loneliness to acceptance is handled with empathy. The narrative affirms his identity as he finds love and happiness with a partner who accepts him fully, presenting a supportive and validating portrayal.
The film portrays its Christian pastor character, Andreas, with genuine sympathy and respect, highlighting his kindness and struggles to connect with others. The narrative frames his faith as a source of his compassionate nature, without critiquing the religion itself.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original story with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
This film is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this specific film without prior canonical or historical racial establishment, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.4
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8.7
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