Happy to Be Different

2014·Movie
1h 33min

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace2
  • Violence2

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Satire & Parody1

World

History, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

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About

The film takes us on a voyage to a hidden Italy rarely addressed on film: Gay Italy as it was lived in the 20th century, from the turn of the century up to the 80s. The documentary gives voice to those who personally had to bear the weight of being "different", remembering how their lives were shaped by this situation during Fascism and in the aftermath of World War II, in an anthropologically and culturally widely diverse nation. Theirs is a mixed testimony of repression, censorship, dignity, courage, and happiness, making way for the final image of a world - our world - that still has a long way to go towards respect and liberty for everyone.
Italian LGBTQ HistoryOral History DocumentarySociopolitical CommentaryNostalgic & MelancholicEducational ArchiveHuman Rights FocusIntimate TestimoniesHistorical RepressionCultural Anthropology

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Is Happy to Be Different worth watching?

64
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Happy to Be Different rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is Happy to Be Different?

1 h 33 min

Happy to Be Different runs 1 h 33 min.

Is Happy to Be Different based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Happy to Be Different in?

Italian

It was made in Italian.

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