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Roselyne and the Lions

Name: Roselyne and the Lions
Director: Jean-Jacques Beineix
Released: 1988
Duration: 176 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

1988

Not Rated

Director

Jean-Jacques Beineix

Runtime

176 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Roselyne and the Lions provides a progressive view of gender roles through its portrayal of Roselyne, who has professional expertise and plays a significant role in her nomadic career. This challenges traditional submissive female archetypes. However, the film remains rooted in a traditional Eurocentric and straight-centered context. It lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and focuses on a predominantly white cast within a Western European setting. Additionally, the film lacks diversity in terms of race and disability, which limits its scope to a narrow demographic.

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Category Breakdown

Does Roselyne and the Lions have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Thierry and Roselyne. There are no visible representations of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships in the plot.

How does Roselyne and the Lions portray gender?

Good

Roselyne is a key protagonist who challenges traditional gender roles by having professional expertise and taking an active role in a high-stakes, nomadic career. Her role as a lion tamer defies typical domestic stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Roselyne and the Lions?

Limited

The film features a predominantly white, Eurocentric cast and setting. There is no significant representation of diverse ethnicities or backgrounds.

How does Roselyne and the Lions represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative highlights the 'outsider' status of circus performers, critiquing sedentary social structures by emphasizing individual passion and unconventional lifestyles.

Does Roselyne and the Lions include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. There is no information about disability representation.

Present on Screen

Subverts traditional gender roles by giving Roselyne professional expertise and ability to act.
Challenges conventional societal structures by celebrating unconventional, nomadic lifestyles.
Offers a non-traditional romantic dynamic centered on shared professional passion.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight identities.
Maintains a predominantly white, Eurocentric demographic with little racial diversity.
Provides no representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Thierry drops out of school to apprentice as a lion tamer at the zoo where he meets Roselyne, who shares his passion. They fall in love and when he loses his job, the young lovers journey across France finding odd jobs at several circuses. In Germany, they fall under the tutelage of ageing big cat trainer, Klint, and while they are closer to realising their dreams, they find that their success drivers them part.

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