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Savate

Name: Savate
Director: Isaac Florentine
Released: 1995
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

1995

Director

Isaac Florentine

Runtime

88 minutes

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Savate is a period-piece action drama that leans heavily on traditional genre conventions. The narrative revolves around individual merit and physical discipline, centered on a French officer's pursuit of vengeance. While the film addresses class conflict, it does so through a conventional vigilante lens, maintaining the status quo of mid-90s action cinema. The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ individuals and characters with disabilities, focusing instead on the physical demands of martial arts.

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Category Breakdown

Does Savate have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to traditional standards, showing no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.

How does Savate portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on male characters and their physical strength and leadership roles. It reinforces traditional masculine ideals through its male protagonist and supporting cast.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Savate?

Limited

The film features a predominantly white and European cast, set in the historical context of 1865. It includes a French protagonist but does not diversify its casting.

How does Savate represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot delves into economic and social conflicts between poor farmers and wealthy landowners. It emphasizes personal justice through vigilantism rather than addressing broader social or religious issues.

Does Savate include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Its focus is on the physical demands of the martial art Savate.

Present on Screen

Explores economic tensions between the working class and wealthy landowners.
Features a French protagonist in an American Western setting, adding international flavor.

Limited or Absent

Needs more representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-traditional gender expressions.
Focuses too much on traditional gender hierarchies and male-centric roles.
Maintains a predominantly white/European cast without diverse casting.
Provides no representation for neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

1865: A young French officer, travelling the U.S. in search of the murderer of his best friend, gets involved in a struggle between poor farmers and a rich landowner. To help the farmers, he offers them his "Savate" (French kickboxing) skills.

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