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Flic tout simplement

Name: Flic tout simplement
Director: Yves Rénier
Released: 2015
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2015

Director

Yves Rénier

Runtime

94 minutes

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Flic tout simplement is a traditional procedural drama that prioritizes institutional efficacy over social complexity. While it avoids many modern multi-layered themes, it offers a notable subversion of gender roles by placing a female captain at the center of the intellectual breakthrough. The film relies on the standard clichés of the crime thriller genre, focusing on the historical pursuit of serial killer Guy Georges. This focus on scientific advancement and law enforcement mechanics results in a narrative that feels narrow in its cultural scope. Ultimately, the film succeeds as a professional procedural but lacks the breadth of representation found in more diverse contemporary works.

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Category Breakdown

Does Flic tout simplement have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on a criminal investigation and police methodology. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-straight identities.

How does Flic tout simplement portray gender?

Fair

The story disrupts traditional hierarchies by centering on a female captain. Her intellectual contributions in creating a DNA database drive the investigative process.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Flic tout simplement?

Limited

The narrative follows a conventional European crime drama structure. It lacks indications of a diverse cast or non-white protagonists within this historical French context.

How does Flic tout simplement represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film operates within traditional Western institutions like the police and judiciary. It emphasizes scientific progress and state efficacy rather than critiquing social or religious structures.

Does Flic tout simplement include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within this narrative.

Present on Screen

The film provides meaningful representation of female professional contributions by centering the plot on a female captain's intellectual work.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks multi-layered complexity, focusing primarily on institutional order rather than diverse social perspectives.
The film follows a conventional European crime structure that appears to lack racial and ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

Serial killer Guy Georges' hunt by a female captain who created a DNA database that revolutionized the police methods.

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