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Arsenault and Fils
Representation Score
2.2/10
Limited
2022
Director
Rafaël Ouellet
Runtime
110 minutes
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Arsenault et Fils is a localized study of familial power dynamics in rural Quebec. It prioritizes regional authenticity and the internal conflicts of a specific clan over broad diversity. The film's strength lies in its subversion of the wholesome rural family archetype by depicting a family built on illicit activities. This challenges standard social orders. However, the narrative remains narrow, with no representation of LGBTQ+, diverse ethnic, or disability-focused storylines, limiting its scope to a specific cultural context.
Category Breakdown
Does Arsenault and Fils have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. It focuses on the traditional Arsenault family structure and the influence of Émilie on the male protagonists.
How does Arsenault and Fils portray gender?
The story features a male-dominated family structure. However, Émilie introduces a challenge to this patriarchal authority by exerting control over the brothers.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Arsenault and Fils?
The cast is predominantly white and French-Canadian, reflecting the regional demographics of Témiscouata but lacking diverse ethnic backgrounds.
How does Arsenault and Fils represent religion and culture?
The film disrupts rural clichés by focusing on a clan involved in illegal hunting. This presents a morally complex view of the traditional family unit.
Does Arsenault and Fils include disability representation?
There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the character profiles or narrative.
Present on Screen
- Subverts traditional rural family clichés by showing a clan engaged in illegal hunting.
- Challenges patriarchal hierarchies through the disruptive influence of the female protagonist, Émilie.
- Maintains high regional realism by reflecting the specific demographics of the Témiscouata region.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered storylines.
- Includes minimal racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
- Does not feature characters representing physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Official Synopsis
The Arsenaults, a close-knit family who profit from illegal hunting, have ruled the roost for several generations in Témiscouata, Quebec. The return to the fold of Anthony, the impetuous youngest of the family, then the arrival of Émilie, a radio host who exercises an ascendancy over Anthony and his older brother Adam, will come to test the harmony of the clan.
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