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Le Beauf

Name: Le Beauf
Director: Yves Amoureux
Released: 1987
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1987

Director

Yves Amoureux

Runtime

102 minutes

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Le Beauf is a typical 1980s crime comedy focused on a male-centric revenge plot. The story centers on traditional social structures, particularly the nuclear family, limiting its representation of diverse identities. The film lacks complexity in representing multiple aspects of identity, focusing instead on individual actions and systemic interactions such as banking and law enforcement. It adheres to the demographic and cinematic conventions of its time and place. Ultimately, the story emphasizes a straightforward protagonist-driven arc rather than challenging social hierarchies or including diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Le Beauf have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-straight identities. The main storyline revolves around a traditional nuclear family.

How does Le Beauf portray gender?

Fair

The story is led by a male character named Gilbert, whose actions shape the plot. Gisèle appears as a supporting figure with limited influence over the story's direction.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Le Beauf?

Limited

The setting and character names indicate a predominantly white, Western European environment. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast in key roles.

How does Le Beauf represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative examines crime and deceit through conventional means. It does not explicitly question Western societal norms or the structure of the nuclear family.

Does Le Beauf include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned. The synopsis does not touch on themes related to neurodiversity or chronic illnesses.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, character-focused crime narrative centered on personal revenge.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks diverse representation across gender, race, and LGBTQ+ identities.
The narrative depends on traditional social structures rather than exploring complex or systemic themes.

Official Synopsis

Gilbert, assigned to incinerate old banknotes at the Bank of France, lives with his wife, Gisèle, and his young son, Thomas. A few years earlier, he had formed a rock band with Serge and Gisèle's brother, Marc. The latter, abusing his naivety, make him believe that he has been robbed of a briefcase containing a million dollars and that, because of his fault, Marc is in danger of dying. The objective is to force Gilbert to put his incinerator out of order to facilitate the bank robbery. Gilbert refuses at first, then gives in. But he discovers that he has been cheated. To get revenge, he tells the police the date and time of the robbery.

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