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Burglary at Night

Name: Burglary at Night
Director: Gaston Velle
Released: 1904
Duration: 3 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1904

Director

Gaston Velle

Runtime

3 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This 1904 short film serves as a brief comedic vignette centered on situational irony. The narrative structure is built around the violation of domestic security rather than complex character studies or social commentary. As a product of the silent era, the film relies on physical comedy and established clichés. It lacks the depth required for diverse character roles or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, reflecting the era's standard narrative limitations. The focus remains strictly on the tension between a homeowner and burglars, leaving little room for broader social or cultural exploration.

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Category Breakdown

Does Burglary at Night have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story revolves around the interactions between the homeowner and the burglars.

How does Burglary at Night portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a male protagonist and male burglars. There are no female characters to explore gendered power dynamics or intellect.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Burglary at Night?

Limited

The film likely reflects the homogeneous casting norms of early 20th-century French cinema. There is no evidence of racial diversity or multi-layered casting.

How does Burglary at Night represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot uses the disruption of domestic security as a comedic device. It does not offer a critique of Western institutions or the family unit.

Does Burglary at Night include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities present in the film's narrative context.

Present on Screen

The film provides a foundational example of early French cinematic comedy and technical innovation.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse character roles and fails to include female, racial, or LGBTQ+ representation.
The narrative is limited to a singular comedic premise without exploring broader social or cultural themes.

Official Synopsis

A man hides his valuables under his mattress before going to sleep, blissfully unaware of the two burglars on his roof.

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