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The Adventures of Arsène Lupin

Name: The Adventures of Arsène Lupin
Director: Jacques Becker
Released: 1957
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

1957

Director

Jacques Becker

Runtime

104 minutes

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The film adheres to the structural conventions of mid-century European crime comedies. It relies on a traditional narrative focused on a singular male protagonist within a European historical context. While the film lacks diversity in terms of identity representation, it offers a subtle critique of class hierarchies. By portraying a thief as a mechanism for social equity, the story deconstructs institutional authority and traditional Western economic values. Ultimately, the work prioritizes thematic subversion over social inclusivity, challenging moral and legal sanctity through the 'gentleman thief' archetype.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Adventures of Arsène Lupin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or identities that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight. The story focuses on a single protagonist without addressing queer identities.

How does The Adventures of Arsène Lupin portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist whose intelligence and tactical skills drive the plot. There is no evidence of female characters taking a leading role or challenging traditional masculine roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Adventures of Arsène Lupin?

Limited

The setting suggests a homogeneous, European-centric historical landscape. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or characters that challenge the era's demographic norms.

How does The Adventures of Arsène Lupin represent religion and culture?

Good

Lupin acts as a populist hero who redistributes wealth to the needy. This framing critiques concentrated capital and challenges conventional views of legal authority.

Does The Adventures of Arsène Lupin include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The narrative critiques class hierarchies by framing wealth redistribution as a heroic act.
The protagonist serves as a social disruptor who challenges the sanctity of traditional legal and economic institutions.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight characters.
The narrative follows a traditional gender hierarchy centered on a singular male hero.
The setting appears to be a homogeneous, European-centric landscape with little ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

Arsène Lupin is extremely popular among the population, because he allows the needy to share in his acquired wealth. Before entering the service of the German Emperor Wilhelm II, he removes his vault in Alsace, steals two paintings of old masters, steals valuable gems and calls out to the police prefect to avoid his arrest. But this time he risks being seriously recognized. Lupin must once again use his fine intellect to deftly escape the situation.

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