
The Assassination of the Duke de Guise
1908

Representation Score
Minimal
1897
Director
Alexandre Promio, Georges Hatot
Runtime
1 minutes
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This historical recreation primarily aims to preserve a classical art form through the tableau vivant style. It centers on a specific French political event rather than exploring diverse social identities. The film’s strict adherence to 19th-century historical accuracy leads to a narrow, homogeneous portrayal of European history. It lacks the narrative depth or intentionality to engage with modern social complexities. Ultimately, the work is a product of its time, prioritizing the aesthetic recreation of a painting over the representation of underrepresented groups.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. It closely follows the traditional norms of the historical period it depicts.
Male political figures play a central role in the film, focusing on their actions around the assassination. The film lacks the complexity to show female intellectual influence or challenge gender hierarchies.
The cast is ethnically uniform, reflecting the European political context of the time. There is no evidence of diverse ethnic representation or race-bent casting.
This work preserves a specific Eurocentric cultural moment by mirroring a Paul Delaroche painting. It upholds traditional Western historical narratives without challenging them.
The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Such characters are not used as plot devices or given ability to act.
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Official Synopsis
This one is modelled on the painting by Paul Delaroche and is an extension of the stage act known as “tableau vivant”.

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