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Danger of Death

Name: Danger of Death
Director: Gilles Grangier
Released: 1947
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1947

Director

Gilles Grangier

Runtime

90 minutes

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Danger of Death is a mid-century French drama focusing on a pharmacist's professional mistake and its moral consequences. The film emphasizes psychological realism and character development within the social norms of its time. Given its historical context, the narrative adheres to the social structures and hierarchies of the era, avoiding the exploration of multi-layered identities or diverse social perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Danger of Death have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional mid-century dramatic structure without exploring queer identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Danger of Death portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers around the male protagonist's psychological journey, while women play traditional supporting roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Danger of Death?

Limited

The cast and setting reflect a homogeneous European society with no indication of multi-ethnic representation.

How does Danger of Death represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story examines the conflict between professional duty and personal morality, but lacks a critique of Western institutions.

Does Danger of Death include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not portray characters with disabilities and focuses on psychological tension rather than lived experiences.

Present on Screen

Offers a focused and intense look at human error and professional accountability.
Provides a compelling psychological study of a protagonist dealing with systemic consequences.

Limited or Absent

Does not engage with diverse identities or challenge traditional social hierarchies.
Maintains a homogeneous social structure with limited ethnic diversity.
Does not include characters with disabilities portrayed with ability to act.

Official Synopsis

Loiseau the pharmacist mistakenly mixes potassium cyanide into a batch of cough syrup and sells five bottles. With horror he discovers his mistake and sets out to find the buyers. He finds only four. The fifth, not a regular customer, comes back to the pharmacy...

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