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Revenge

Name: Revenge
Director: Stéphane Roquet
Released: 2017
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Stéphane Roquet

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Revenge serves as a traditional noir thriller, relying on well-established genre clichés. The plot centers on a reluctant male protagonist—a former police officer and convict—which aligns with conventional masculine authority structures found in action films. While Camille’s character introduces a female perspective driven by a quest for justice, the film lacks sufficient detail to determine if this disrupts gender hierarchies. The narrative seems to prioritize standard thriller mechanics over challenging social norms. Overall, the film does not show signs of complexity in representing multiple aspects of identity. It functions as a straightforward genre piece without evident efforts to challenge cultural or systemic structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Revenge have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or relationships. It also does not address narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Revenge portray gender?

Fair

Camille offers a female perspective focused on seeking justice. However, it is unclear whether her character challenges traditional feminine roles or follows typical revenge storylines.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Revenge?

Minimal

The available information provides no details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. No conclusions can be drawn about the presence of non-white protagonists.

How does Revenge represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story revolves around a private detective pursuing justice individually, without addressing broader societal issues. There is no indication of challenging Western institutions or promoting secular viewpoints.

Does Revenge include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available about the portrayal of characters with disabilities. The story does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of Camille as a female lead seeking justice adds a degree of female empowerment within the thriller framework.

Limited or Absent

The film leans on traditional masculine clichés, such as the ex-convict detective, which might reinforce existing gender hierarchies.
There is a lack of visible complexity in representing multiple aspects of identity or intentionally disrupting social and cultural norms.
The narrative does not provide evidence of racial, ethnic, or disability representation, limiting its cultural diversity.

Official Synopsis

Ex-cop, ex-convict, now unlicensed private detective Frank Beriat only takes cases he deems truly worthy. When Camille seeks revenge for her sister, Frank reluctantly takes the job.

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