
Rabbit Test
1978

Representation Score
Good
1973
PGDirector
Jacques Demy
Runtime
96 minutes
Average Rating
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Jacques Demy’s film uses a high-concept comedic premise to question established social and physical norms. By placing a male protagonist in a vulnerable physical state, the story challenges traditional gender and domestic roles. The film stands out in its disruption of traditional gender roles by giving a male character a reproductive role. However, it lacks visible racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting the demographics of its time. Additionally, the treatment of the protagonist's physical symptoms remains ambiguous, possibly serving more as a comedic element.
Category Breakdown
The film's central idea challenges traditional assumptions about gender and reproduction by putting a man in a reproductive role. This allows for exploring identities that go beyond typical biological functions.
The story upends traditional gender roles by having a male character become pregnant. This shift challenges the typical image of a man as a stable provider by showing him in a state of physical change.
The film appears to adhere to the demographic norms of its era. There is no evidence of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast within the domestic focus.
Using an absurd and humorous approach, the film questions how society responds to unusual situations. The protagonist's journey to becoming an international spectacle highlights the fluidity of social and physical norms.
The protagonist experiences dizzy spells and a unique physical condition that isn't clearly defined. It's uncertain whether these symptoms are presented with real significance or used mainly for humor.
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Official Synopsis
Marco Mazzetti, a driving instructor, lives with his wife Irène and their young son. After a series of nauseous dizzy spells he goes to the doctor and discovers that he is four-months pregnant. Marco then becomes internationally famous.

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