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Les Dents longues

Name: Les Dents longues
Director: Daniel Gélin
Released: 1953
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1953

Director

Daniel Gélin

Runtime

104 minutes

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Les Dents longues is a traditional mid-century drama that emphasizes individual ambition over social complexity. The story centers on a male-dominated professional hierarchy, focusing on the relationship between a young journalist and his editor. The film reflects the demographic homogeneity of 1950s France, lacking multi-layered depth and offering a narrow, Eurocentric perspective without subverting established norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Les Dents longues have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships. It follows a traditional storyline centered around professional ambition without challenging the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Les Dents longues portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist and his male mentor, emphasizing a traditional gender hierarchy typical of mid-century dramas.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Les Dents longues?

Limited

Set in Paris, the film focuses on a French protagonist and reflects the homogeneous, Eurocentric social structures of 1950s France.

How does Les Dents longues represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot explores ambition and betrayal within a standard capitalist professional framework. It adheres to traditional mid-century storytelling without offering systemic critiques.

Does Les Dents longues include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film provides a focused character study of professional ambition and the moral costs of success.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks gender diversity, centering almost entirely on male characters and their professional dynamics.
The film shows a lack of racial and ethnic variety, reflecting a homogeneous social landscape.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.

Official Synopsis

A young, talented and ambitious journalist, Louis heads off to try his luck in Paris. He's spotted by Walter, editor-in-chief for a major daily newspaper, who takes to him and furthers his career. What he doesn't realise is that Louis is ready to betray anyone to achieve his ends...

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