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The Kiss

Name: The Kiss
Director: Jacques Feyder
Released: 1929
Duration: 62 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1929

Director

Jacques Feyder

Runtime

62 minutes

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The Kiss is a psychological drama centered on class and romantic tension within its historical context. While it avoids the 'submissive femininity' cliché by focusing on the female protagonist's internal struggles, the film remains deeply rooted in the social hierarchies of early 20th-century Europe. The narrative lacks complexity in reflecting multiple aspects of identity, offering no queer narratives or racial diversity. The homogeneous setting and cast reflect the demographics of a 1920s French village, focusing on individual passion rather than systemic disruption. Ultimately, the film stays within a conventional framework, lacking the progressive elements needed for a higher diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Kiss have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional romantic melodrama structures and does not include any non-binary gender identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Kiss portray gender?

Fair

Marie Tifo drives the film's stakes with her emotions, providing a significant role in the story. However, her autonomy is still limited by the social consequences of her romantic choices.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Kiss?

Minimal

The film is set in a rural French village with a homogeneous cast. It portrays a primarily white, European social fabric without diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How does The Kiss represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores class conflict and the tension between rural traditions and outside influences. It focuses on subjective morality rather than strict religious doctrine.

Does The Kiss include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no depictions of visible or invisible disabilities. No characters with disabilities are used as plot devices in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film gives significant emotional ability to act to its female protagonist, Marie Tifo.
It avoids the 'submissive femininity' cliché by focusing on the protagonist's internal psychological struggles.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, presenting a homogeneous European cast.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender narratives.
The story contains no depictions or meaningful inclusion of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

An unhappily married woman is caught up in scandal and murder when her affection toward a young man is misinterpreted.

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