Voltaire et l'affaire Calas

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories involving non-straight relationships. The plot centers on the historical religious conflict and the Calas family's tragic experiences.

Men play the central roles in the story, such as Voltaire and legal figures. Women are shown in domestic settings and as secondary characters tied to the main men, reflecting the patriarchal structures of the time.

The film mirrors the homogeneous demographics of 18th-century France. It highlights the marginalization of the Protestant minority, using religious differences to symbolize broader societal exclusion.

The narrative stands out by emphasizing Enlightenment secularism over religious doctrine. It portrays the Catholic Church and judicial systems as corrupt and oppressive, rather than stable institutions.

There is no significant depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film. The storyline focuses on the social trauma resulting from religious persecution.