The film lacks any evidence of non-cisnormative identities or narratives that critique heteronormativity. The focus remains on a traditional maternal bond and a singular female protagonist.

While Séraphine provides female visibility, the narrative relies on a 'bewildered victim' trope. Her agency is undermined by a reality that denies her existence, suggesting conventional gendered emotionality.

Set during the 1867 World Exhibition, the film likely reflects Eurocentric perspectives. There is no indication of a non-white majority cast or any use of race-bending.

The setting suggests an implicit celebration of Western progress and institutional structure. The story focuses on individual distress rather than a critique of Western or capitalist systems.

The mother's sudden illness serves as a plot catalyst rather than a nuanced exploration of impairment. The medical crisis functions as a standard dramatic device.