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Dragoons Crossing the Sâone
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1.3/10
Minimal
1896
Director
Auguste Lumière, Louis Lumière
Runtime
1 minutes
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Dragoons Crossing the Sâone is a foundational example of the 'actualité' genre, capturing real-world events without scripted narratives. Given its function as a brief, neutral observation of 19th-century military life, it lacks the narrative complexity needed for characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The film reflects the demographics and social norms of its time. It centers on a homogeneous group of male soldiers performing a typical state-sanctioned task, offering no subversion of traditional social hierarchies. Ultimately, the work serves as a historical document rather than a narrative designed to engage with diverse identities or social critique.
Category Breakdown
Does Dragoons Crossing the Sâone have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It focuses solely on a period-specific military event.
How does Dragoons Crossing the Sâone portray gender?
The footage features only male soldiers. By emphasizing masculine, militaristic activities, the film upholds traditional 19th-century gender roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Dragoons Crossing the Sâone?
The cast appears to be entirely composed of European soldiers. There is no indication of racial diversity or non-white actors.
How does Dragoons Crossing the Sâone represent religion and culture?
The film portrays a traditional Western military operation. It does not challenge or question any institutional or cultural norms.
Does Dragoons Crossing the Sâone include disability representation?
The footage shows able-bodied soldiers and horses in action. There is no depiction of individuals or animals with disabilities.
Present on Screen
- Provides a historically significant baseline of early cinematic 'actualité' style.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks any representation of female, non-white, or LGBTQ+ identities.
- Does not engage with disability or diverse cultural perspectives.
- Reinforces traditional 19th-century gender and racial hierarchies through its homogeneous subject matter.
Official Synopsis
A stationary camera looks across Burgundy's river Sâone toward a small military encampment. Four horsemen enter the water in the foreground, each riding his horse as it swims across toward camp or leading it by the bridle as they swim
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