The Story of Louis Pasteur
1936
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Pasteur
Representation Score
1.5/10
Minimal
1922
Director
Jean Benoît-Lévy, Jean Epstein
Runtime
54 minutes
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This documentary-drama hybrid emphasizes the scientific achievements of Louis Pasteur and the development of microbiology through a Western perspective. It adheres to the social and cinematic conventions of the early 1920s, focusing on traditional hierarchies and Western intellectual accomplishments. While the film is celebrated for its innovative style, it primarily serves to honor scientific progress rather than exploring diverse human experiences.
Category Breakdown
Does Pasteur have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses solely on the life of Louis Pasteur and does not include any representations of LGBTQ+ identities or relationships.
How does Pasteur portray gender?
The narrative focuses entirely on the male protagonist, with women confined to supporting roles within the domestic sphere.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Pasteur?
The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the historical European context of the subject without any racial diversity.
How does Pasteur represent religion and culture?
The film highlights Western scientific achievements and the success of empirical methods, validating Western academic traditions and medical advancements.
Does Pasteur include disability representation?
The narrative centers on the fight against diseases and disabilities, treating them as medical challenges rather than lived experiences.
Present on Screen
- Blends biographical drama with scientific recreations using authentic instruments.
- Prioritizes empirical truth over theatrical artifice in its narrative structure.
Limited or Absent
- Limits female characters to supportive roles within the domestic sphere.
- Focuses on a homogeneous Western historical context without racial or cultural diversity.
- Treats disabilities and diseases as medical challenges rather than exploring lived experiences.
Official Synopsis
Jean Benoît-Lévy & Jean Epstein's inventive documentary about the life of Louis Pasteur, a French chemist and one of the most important figures of medical microbiology, blends biographical drama with scientific recreations of his experiments, using Pasteur's actual instruments.
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