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A Slightly Pregnant Man

A Slightly Pregnant Man

Representation Score

7.7/10

Good

1973

PG

Director

Jacques Demy

Runtime

96 minutes

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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.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Slightly Pregnant Man have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

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.

How does A Slightly Pregnant Man portray gender?

Excellent

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.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Slightly Pregnant Man?

Limited

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.

How does A Slightly Pregnant Man represent religion and culture?

Good

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.

Does A Slightly Pregnant Man include disability representation?

Fair

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.

Present on Screen

  • Subverts traditional gender roles by giving a male character a reproductive role.
  • Challenges the typical masculine archetype through a narrative of physical and social vulnerability.
  • Uses absurdist comedy to critique societal responses to biological and social non-conformity.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks visible racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
  • The protagonist's physical condition may serve more as a comedic device than a meaningful representation of disability.
  • The narrative focus remains confined to a specific domestic unit, potentially limiting its broader social impact.

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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