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The Big Grasshopper

Name: The Big Grasshopper
Director: Georges Lautner
Released: 1967
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1967

Director

Georges Lautner

Runtime

95 minutes

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The Big Grasshopper is a period-specific romantic comedy that heavily relies on the genre conventions of the late 1960s. While the international setting offers a departure from a localized domestic story, the film does not disrupt traditional social hierarchies. The narrative revolves around a standard romantic adventure involving kidnapping and hitmen. It functions primarily as an escapist piece rather than a vehicle for exploring complex identities or cultural themes. Overall, the film adheres to the cinematic frameworks of its time, prioritizing genre conventions over contemporary social issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Big Grasshopper have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on a traditional romance between a male protagonist and a female lead. It does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does The Big Grasshopper portray gender?

Fair

Salène is a central female character in a romantic relationship. However, the film follows conventional gender roles typical of the mid-20th century without challenging these hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Big Grasshopper?

Limited

Set in Beirut, the film offers a non-Western geographical context and cultural backdrop. It is unclear whether the movie explores ethnic identity or employs actors from diverse backgrounds in roles traditionally associated with different ethnicities.

How does The Big Grasshopper represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story unfolds in a transnational setting, providing an escape from a purely Western perspective. The plot emphasizes adventure and escapism rather than critiquing religious or social structures.

Does The Big Grasshopper include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no indication of neurodivergence or physical impairments among the characters.

Present on Screen

The film sets its story in Beirut, offering a non-Western geographical context and cultural richness.
It places the narrative outside the confines of a purely Western domestic setting.

Limited or Absent

The film adheres to traditional assumptions about straight relationships and gender roles.
The plot relies on familiar 1960s adventure formulas rather than exploring complex ethnic identities.
There is a lack of representation for characters with disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

While he is trying to escape from a hit man, Carl is setting up a kidnapping in Beirut. He gets lost on his way, falling in love with Salène, a.k.a. "La grande sauterelle"...

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