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Raoul Taburin

Name: Raoul Taburin
Director: Pierre Godeau
Released: 2019
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2019

Director

Pierre Godeau

Runtime

89 minutes

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Raoul Taburin is a focused character study that emphasizes individual eccentricity over broad social representation. Its main strength lies in its nuanced, non-exaggerated portrayal of a physical limitation that shapes the protagonist's life. However, the film's scope is limited. By focusing almost exclusively on a male protagonist within a traditional rural setting, it misses opportunities for deeper diversity. The absence of diverse gender, racial, or LGBTQ+ perspectives limits its broader impact. Ultimately, the film excels as a personal, humanistic portrait but falls short as a platform for broader social or identity narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Raoul Taburin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on Raoul's struggle with physical balance. It does not depict any non-straight or transgender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Raoul Taburin portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around male friendships and the protagonist's inner conflicts. There are no female characters, making it hard to assess diverse gender perspectives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Raoul Taburin?

Limited

Set in a rural French village, the film shows a community with little diversity. The casting reflects a traditional local environment without multicultural elements.

How does Raoul Taburin represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film presents a secular, everyday life without religious or political ideologies. It maintains a neutral stance, focusing on ordinary life.

Does Raoul Taburin include disability representation?

Good

Raoul’s difficulty in balancing on a bike is highlighted as a key part of his identity. The film avoids mocking him, instead focusing on his psychological struggle for authenticity.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced, non-exaggerated exploration of a specific physical limitation.
Highlights the protagonist's struggle for authenticity as a dignified identity element.

Limited or Absent

Includes no female characters or diverse gender perspectives.
Shows a homogeneous social environment with minimal racial or ethnic diversity.
Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight experiences.

Official Synopsis

If anyone knows anything about bikes, it’s Raoul Taburin, official bicycle dealer of Saint Céron, a lovely village in the South of France. But Raoul has a terrible secret: he has never been able to keep his balance on a bike without using stabilisers. His childhood and teenage years were spent trying to overcome his flaw - in vain. All attempts to tell his secret have also failed. Nobody believes him. When photographer Hervé Figougne moves to Saint Céron, the two men become fast friends. And when Figougne offers to photograph Raoul riding a racing bike along a mountain precipice, the moment of truth has arrived. He does all he can to avoid the photo shoot. But everything goes against him and he finally has to accept his destiny. “At least”, he thinks, “people will have to believe me”. But for Raoul Taburin, things are never that simple...

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