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38°5 quai des Orfèvres

Name: 38°5 quai des Orfèvres
Director: Benjamin Lehrer
Released: 2023
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2023

Director

Benjamin Lehrer

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film primarily functions as a genre-driven comedy-crime procedural. Its most notable progressive feature is placing a female rookie, Clarisse Sterling, as the primary investigator, which challenges traditional gender roles in law enforcement. However, the film lacks depth in other areas of representation. It does not engage with LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent traits. The cultural narrative remains centered on traditional Western institutional structures, following a standard restorative justice storyline. While the cast shows some ethnic variety, the film does not delve into deeper systemic critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does 38°5 quai des Orfèvres have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or relationships outside of heterosexual norms. The storyline centers around a serial killer investigation, avoiding discussions of queer identities.

How does 38°5 quai des Orfèvres portray gender?

Good

Clarisse Sterling, a rookie in the crime squad, emerges as the main protagonist. Her role as a key investigator challenges the typical male dominance in law enforcement.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 38°5 quai des Orfèvres?

Fair

The film includes Yuming Hey, suggesting some ethnic diversity among the cast. However, the localized French setting and limited character development indicate moderate representation.

How does 38°5 quai des Orfèvres represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story adheres to a conventional Western crime procedural format, emphasizing state institutions and the rule of law without offering a critical perspective.

Does 38°5 quai des Orfèvres include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. There is no indication of characters with specific accessibility needs.

Present on Screen

The film positions a female rookie as the primary investigator, challenging traditional gender roles.
The cast includes diverse members like Yuming Hey, indicating an effort towards inclusive casting.

Limited or Absent

The storyline lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters or queer relationship dynamics.
There is no depiction of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The plot reinforces traditional state institutions without critiquing them.

Official Synopsis

A serial killer, nicknamed Le Ver(s) Solitaire (The Lone Worm) for the alexandrines left at the crime scenes, is spreading terror. Under the orders of a commissioner, Clarisse Sterling, a rookie in the crime squad, can only rely on her instinct, 200g of chouquettes and the virtues of a well-placed pineapple to solve this investigation and save her skin.

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