Masks

The film centers on traditional heterosexual relationships and does not prominently feature LGBTQ+ identities. It explores psychological manipulation within established domestic partnerships without highlighting non-straight or non-cisgender experiences.

The film portrays the domestic sphere as a place where women use their intellect and psychological acumen to navigate complex manipulations. It challenges traditional gender roles by showing women taking active control in these scenarios.

The cast and setting are predominantly white, reflecting the exclusive focus on the French upper class. The narrative does not explore diverse racial backgrounds, limiting its scope to the white European elite.

The film critiques Western institutions and social structures by depicting the bourgeoisie as hypocritical and deceptive. It highlights the moral emptiness and instability within high-society institutions.

The film does not significantly represent physical or cognitive disabilities. Characters' instability is portrayed as a result of class tensions rather than as part of a disability narrative.