
A Few Days with Me
1988

2012
Director
Alexandre Astier
Runtime
89 minutes
Average Rating
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David is an occupational therapist who has recently arrived at a clinic for wealthy patients. One morning, he is entrusted with Madame Hansen-Bergmann, a wealthy woman suffering from transient amnesia and post-traumatic stress , with the mission of taking her to the nearby village to buy a new pair of shoes. Against his will, he embarks with her on a breathtaking chase during which he discovers the past life of his patient and the origins of the illness from which she suffers.
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The story centers on the emotional bond between David and Madame Hansen. It lacks explicit queer identities or non-cisnormative narratives, staying within traditional romantic frameworks.
Gender Representation
Masculinity is portrayed through comedic incompetence, often depicting male characters as bumbling. Conversely, female characters exert significant social and emotional agency throughout the narrative.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The cast reflects a homogeneous demographic consistent with its stylized, feudal-inspired setting. There is no evidence of multi-ethnic casting or intentional racial diversity.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film uses anachronism to critique traditional Western institutions like chivalry. It presents the monarchy as incompetent, prioritizing individual emotional truths over institutional stability.
Disability Representation
Madame Hansen’s amnesia and PTSD are central to her character arc rather than being used for mockery. Her psychological state drives the episode's emotional stakes.
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AI Analysis
The film succeeds as a postmodern deconstruction of genre tropes, particularly through its subversion of gendered competence. By portraying traditional masculine leadership as farcical, it shifts power toward female-driven emotional intelligence. However, the work remains limited by a lack of racial diversity and the absence of explicit LGBTQ+ narratives. The setting adheres to a homogeneous, period-piece aesthetic that does not actively seek to diversify its historical landscape. Ultimately, the film functions more as a critique of social orders and authority than as a vehicle for intersectional identity politics.

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