
As the Moon
1977

2001
Director
Bruno Chiche
Runtime
80 minutes
Average Rating
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Barnie lives in Calais but works in London. Everyday, he takes the Eurostar to go to his office. Although he is married to Lucie, Barnie has two lovers in London: Margot, a young and fresh advertising executive, and Mark, a hot 35 years old auctioneer. Everything could work out fine like that, until Margot, Mark and Lucie separately offer Barnie the same birthday present: a return ticket to Venice on the Orient-Express, and on the same dates. What will Barnie do? Who will he choose to go with? After thinking that going with Lucie could actually save his marriage, problems are not over: Margot and Mark both show up at Barnie and Lucie's house, pretending to be a couple, and asking Barnie for some explanations. Which he obviously can't give...
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film features a non-traditional romantic structure involving a male protagonist with both a female and a male lover. While this departs from heteronormative models, it remains unclear if these identities are explored deeply or used for comedy.
Gender Representation
The plot relies on a male protagonist's infidelity to drive the narrative. While female characters demand accountability, the story centers on Barnie's indecision and personal annoyances rather than subverting gender hierarchies.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The narrative focuses on a European setting spanning Calais, London, and Venice. However, there is no mention of specific racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story deconstructs the sanctity of the nuclear family and monogamous marriage. It presents a postmodern view of interpersonal ethics where traditional domesticity is a source of complication.
Disability Representation
There is no information provided regarding characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
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AI Analysis
Barnie's Minor Annoyances functions as a character study centered on infidelity and social complications. It successfully disrupts conventional monogamous structures by presenting a protagonist with competing romantic loyalties across different genders. However, the film lacks intersectional depth. The narrative appears to lean on traditional comedic tropes, specifically centering the male protagonist's perspective and his struggle to navigate the consequences of his own actions. Ultimately, while the film challenges the stability of traditional marriage, it operates within a standard European comedic framework that lacks broader diverse representation.

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