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Borsalino and Co.

Name: Borsalino and Co.
Director: Jacques Deray
Released: 1974
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

1974

Not Rated

Director

Jacques Deray

Runtime

110 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Borsalino and Co. is a traditional crime film that emphasizes masculine camaraderie and a homogeneous social setting. The film follows the established conventions of 1970s French crime cinema, focusing on the dynamics of organized crime and fatalism. The narrative structure reinforces existing social hierarchies without challenging them. It portrays a world dominated by male-driven power struggles and lacks depth in representing diverse identities. The film serves as a study of criminal dynamics within a standard Western social structure, offering limited socio-political critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Borsalino and Co. have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film sticks to a traditional structure focused on straight and cisgender relationships, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Borsalino and Co. portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around male criminals and their power struggles. Women play minor, supporting roles without significant influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Borsalino and Co.?

Minimal

Set in Marseille, the film features a mostly white, European cast. It does not include a diverse range of ethnicities.

How does Borsalino and Co. represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story explores honor among thieves and fatalism within a criminal subculture. It does not critically examine Western institutions or ideologies.

Does Borsalino and Co. include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are defined by their involvement in criminal activities.

Present on Screen

The film adheres closely to the stylistic and structural conventions of mid-century French crime cinema.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks gender diversity, with women playing minor roles.
The cast is homogeneous, not reflecting the multi-ethnic reality of a Mediterranean port city.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or individuals with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Marseille. Heaps of flowers and funeral wreaths... "A man who no longer defends his colors is no longer a man."

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