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Pas de Deux

Name: Pas de Deux
Director: Peter Elfelt
Released: 1902
Duration: 1 min

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Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1902

Director

Peter Elfelt

Runtime

1 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Pas de Deux serves as a foundational historical document rather than a vehicle for social commentary. As a technical documentation of a dance performance, it adheres strictly to the formal requirements of the genre and the era's social norms. The film reflects the homogeneous and straight-centered standards of the early Edwardian period. It lacks the intentionality needed to engage with or disrupt contemporary social hierarchies, focusing instead on the literal capture of the art form. While historically significant for featuring Clara Rasmussen, the work remains a product of its time, offering little in the way of diverse representation or ideological subversion.

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Category Breakdown

Does Pas de Deux have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film shows a traditional dance partnership between a man and a woman. There is no depiction of queer intimacy or non-cisgender identities.

How does Pas de Deux portray gender?

Limited

The performance follows the conventional gendered choreography of the era. While featuring future star Clara Rasmussen, the work does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Pas de Deux?

Minimal

The cast is uniform, reflecting the demographics of early 1900s Denmark. There is no evidence of racial diversity or inclusive casting practices.

How does Pas de Deux represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film captures the art performance formally. It remains neutral regarding the religious or social hierarchies of the period without active critique.

Does Pas de Deux include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no portrayal of characters with visible or invisible disabilities having significant roles or being used as plot devices.

Present on Screen

Provides a foundational historical record of early Danish performing arts.
Features an early performance by Clara Rasmussen, a future silent cinema icon.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of non-cisgender identities or queer intimacy.
Reflects a homogeneous cast with no racial or ethnic diversity.
Adheres to traditional gender hierarchies through conventional choreography.

Official Synopsis

A joyful Pas de Deux, performed by Clara Rasmussen and Margrethe Andersen. Clara Rasmussen/Wieth/Pontoppidan (1883-1975) was to become one of the most famous actresses of Danish silent cinema; one of her most notable performances is in Dreyer’s 'Leaves from Satan’s Book' (1921), in which she plays Siri in the last of the four sections. (Stumfilm.DK)

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