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One Does Not Bury Sunday

Name: One Does Not Bury Sunday
Director: Michel Drach
Released: 1960
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

1960

Director

Michel Drach

Runtime

95 minutes

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The film stands out as a significant period piece by centering a Black protagonist from Martinique. By giving him a leading role, the story challenges the typical white-centric protagonist models common in 1960s cinema. However, the film still follows traditional social and gender frameworks of its time. While the protagonist's outsider status adds depth, the female characters and romantic structures remain conventional. The film’s strength lies in its exploration of racial identity and displacement, while it adheres to standard dramatic structures regarding gender and social order.

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Category Breakdown

Does One Does Not Bury Sunday have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. Romantic tension is limited to a heterosexual relationship between the protagonist and a married woman.

How does One Does Not Bury Sunday portray gender?

Fair

Female characters play key roles in driving the emotional stakes but mostly operate within domestic and romantic contexts. Gender power dynamics adhere to traditional 1960s social hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is One Does Not Bury Sunday?

Good

The film centers around a Black protagonist from Martinique who plays a significant role in driving the story. It delves into his experiences of displacement and the complexities of interracial relationships in France.

How does One Does Not Bury Sunday represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative examines the tension between personal desires and strict French social norms. It hints at the historical impact of colonial ties between islands and the mainland.

Does One Does Not Bury Sunday include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed as central to the character arcs or the narrative development.

Present on Screen

Focuses on a Black protagonist from Martinique who plays a central role in the narrative.
Avoids stereotypical racial clichés by making the protagonist the emotional core.
Explores complex themes of displacement and social integration in France.

Limited or Absent

Adheres to traditional gender hierarchies and domestic roles for female characters.
Does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
Does not address disability within its character arcs.

Official Synopsis

The hero is a black man from Martinique who feels nostalgic for his island and is on his own in France. He falls in love with an au pair girl but has a love affair with a married woman, Mrs Courtalès. He kills the husband in self-defense. But eight months later, he is arrested by the Police. Philippe's fate depends on a child's birth. It will not be what he's expecting.

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