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Order of the Daisy

Name: Order of the Daisy
Director: Jean-Pierre Mocky
Released: 1967
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.9/10

Fair

1967

Director

Jean-Pierre Mocky

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Order of the Daisy serves as a satirical critique of social norms. It stands out by subverting traditional gender roles and questioning the reliability of institutional structures through the protagonist's deceptive skills. However, the film is limited by the demographic homogeneity of its time, lacking meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ identities or racial diversity. It focuses on a traditional domestic conflict and remains within a relatively homogeneous cultural context, critiquing social stability without broadening its scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does Order of the Daisy have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on the tension within a traditional marriage and does not depict queer identities or non-straight relationships.

How does Order of the Daisy portray gender?

Good

The story challenges traditional gender roles by featuring a strong female lead. The male character is shown as gentle and unassuming, highlighting the shift in household dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Order of the Daisy?

Limited

The film reflects the demographic makeup typical of 1967 European films, with no significant racial diversity or non-white actors.

How does Order of the Daisy represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative explores moral relativism by presenting forgery as a means of personal freedom. It questions the stability of social contracts and traditional institutions.

Does Order of the Daisy include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities that affect the narrative or character development.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional masculine stereotypes through a gentle male character.
Highlights gender equality by emphasizing a powerful female lead.
Uses moral relativism to question the stability of social institutions.

Limited or Absent

Does not explicitly represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Reflects the demographic homogeneity typical of 1960s European cinema with little racial diversity.
Does not address disability or offer diverse perspectives on social constraints.

Official Synopsis

Matou is an innocuous, gentle-looking man. He is married to a formidable, even a frightening woman, who is as dissatisfied with him as he is with her. He knows everything there is to know about restoring and authenticating manuscripts, particularly ancient ones, through his job at the museum. One day, it occurs to him that his skills could be put to use in a more personal way, and he embarks on a private career of re-arranging the documents of people who have had the misfortune to be married to the wrong people.

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