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Clockwork Bananas

Name: Clockwork Bananas
Director: Jean-François Davy
Released: 1974
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

1974

Director

Jean-François Davy

Runtime

84 minutes

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Clockwork Bananas is a satirical comedy that prioritizes social subversion over broad demographic representation. While it lacks significant LGBTQ+ and racial diversity, it excels in critiquing conservative political hierarchies through its unconventional premise. The film's gender dynamics moderately subvert traditional norms, as female characters drive the central business venture. However, the narrative remains anchored in traditional romantic structures and a homogeneous social landscape. Ultimately, the film functions as a critique of institutional morality rather than a diverse social tapestry, resulting in a score that reflects its specific satirical focus.

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Category Breakdown

Does Clockwork Bananas have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on heterosexual relationships, particularly the conflict between Gilles and Florence. There is no evidence of queer subtext or non-cisgender identities.

How does Clockwork Bananas portray gender?

Fair

Women play key roles in the business venture, with Irma providing essential insights. However, the primary romantic tension revolves around traditional courtship.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Clockwork Bananas?

Minimal

The narrative seems focused on a homogeneous demographic. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast within the local setting.

How does Clockwork Bananas represent religion and culture?

Good

The plot uses satire to challenge institutional morality by depicting conservative political structures as obstacles to personal freedom. It critiques traditional Western institutions.

Does Clockwork Bananas include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities depicted or used as plot devices in this story.

Present on Screen

The film provides a satirical critique of conservative political structures and traditional Western institutions.
Female characters like Irma and Juliette act as key players in the central business venture.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks any visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer subtext.
There is a notable absence of racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
The story does not depict any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Gilles, who operates a money losing garage, teams up with his friends Max, who operates a scrap yard, and lawyer Xavier to open a brothel catering to women. They get the idea from Gilles' secretary Irma, a former prostitute. They are assisted in the implementation by Max's wife Juliette and Sabine who is mad for Gilles. Unfortunately Gilles has fallen for Florence the daughter of the conservative Prime Minister and his wife. When the Prime Minister tries to shut down the brothel Gilles decides to stand against him in the election.

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