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Un si joli mensonge

Name: Un si joli mensonge
Director: Alain Schwartzstein
Released: 2014
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2014

Director

Alain Schwartzstein

Runtime

90 minutes

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Un si joli mensonge operates within the standard framework of European television comedy. It prioritizes conventional romantic clichés and personal ethics over any meaningful social or systemic critique. The narrative relies on established character archetypes to drive its plot. The film lacks intentionality regarding progressive social frameworks. Instead of disrupting identity-based hierarchies, it reinforces traditional views of courtship and gendered expectations through its central deception.

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Category Breakdown

Does Un si joli mensonge have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses exclusively on a heterosexual romance between Bruno and Christine. It offers no visibility for non-straight identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Un si joli mensonge portray gender?

Fair

The plot centers on a woman using her beauty and age to manipulate a romantic partner. While it shows women taking control, it relies on traditional feminine stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Un si joli mensonge?

Limited

The narrative appears to follow a homogeneous casting pattern typical of European television comedies. There is no evidence of racial diversity or multi-layered casting.

How does Un si joli mensonge represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story adheres to conventional romantic comedy structures and traditional views of courtship. It lacks themes that challenge established social or secular institutions.

Does Un si joli mensonge include disability representation?

Minimal

The film provides no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No representation is present in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film utilizes women's ability to take control through Christine's calculated deception regarding her age.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and diverse racial backgrounds.
The story relies on traditional gender stereotypes rather than challenging social hierarchies.
There is no engagement with disability representation or multi-layered storytelling.

Official Synopsis

Bruno falls in love with Christine, a pretty dermatologist. Embarking upon a passionate affair, Bruno immediately wants children. But Christine has lied to him: playing on her beauty, she told him she was 42, but is actually 50.

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