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The Odd Girl

Name: The Odd Girl
Director: Laurent Perreau
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

6.0/10

Fair

2017

Director

Laurent Perreau

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This film focuses on the psychological complexities of reintegrating into society after a period of separation. It emphasizes individual control and the use of deception to navigate a society that offers limited support for those with criminal pasts. While it successfully avoids traditional gender stereotypes and introduces multicultural elements through its central romance, it stays within conventional romantic structures. The film excels in its sophisticated look at morality and the subjective nature of truth, but it does not specifically represent disability or LGBTQ+ identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Odd Girl have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film follows traditional romantic storylines and does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or subtle hints suggesting otherwise.

How does The Odd Girl portray gender?

Good

Céline is a strong and active character who drives the story forward through tough decisions. The story avoids typical gender stereotypes, focusing instead on her strategic actions in the workplace.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Odd Girl?

Fair

The film highlights a multicultural perspective through the romantic relationship between Céline and Idir, which suggests a more diverse view of modern French society.

How does The Odd Girl represent religion and culture?

Good

The story centers around a protagonist who challenges societal norms to survive. Institutional rules are portrayed as barriers to personal redemption.

Does The Odd Girl include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any disabilities, either visible or hidden, that play a central role in the character arcs or the plot.

Present on Screen

Strong emphasis on women's ability to drive the story through their decisions.
Sophisticated exploration of moral relativism and social reintegration.
Multicultural elements introduced through the central romantic storyline.

Limited or Absent

No explicit LGBTQ+ representation or subtle hints suggesting such identities.
No representation of disability within the character arcs.
Stays within traditional heterosexual romantic frameworks.

Official Synopsis

Following a long prison term, 30 year-old Céline must find a place in society. Hiding her past, she introduces herself with a new identity to get work for a trial period in a hotel. Céline finds herself endlessly walking a tightrope between truth and fiction. When she meets Idir, despite the threat of being unmasked, Céline falls in love and finds herself a prisoner to her own lies. But how can one live without taking risks?

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