
Les Disparus de Valenciennes
2018

Representation Score
Fair
2020
TV-14Director
Emmanuelle Dubergey
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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The film stands out from typical crime procedurals by featuring a female protagonist and an ethnic minority victim. Captain Caroline Jeune leads the investigation, showcasing intellectual leadership and authority that challenges conventional gender norms. By focusing on the murder of a Kurdish woman, the story addresses contemporary social tensions and the complexities of immigrant identity. However, the film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ communities and individuals with disabilities, limiting its overall diversity impact.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters or themes related to LGBTQ+ identities.
Captain Caroline Jeune provides a strong female lead in a position of authority, challenging traditional male-dominated clichés in the crime procedural genre.
The plot centers on the murder of Sabrya, an 18-year-old Kurdish woman, highlighting the vulnerabilities and experiences of ethnic minority populations.
The investigation involves a choir, suggesting an exploration of community and cultural practices. It examines the friction between individual identity and social institutions.
There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address disability representation.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Caroline Jeune, a gendarme captain, takes on her first murder. An 18-year-old Kurdish woman, Sabrya, was murdered on her way home from the choir she sang in.

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