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The Cross of Lorraine

The Cross of Lorraine

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1943

Approved

Director

Tay Garnett

Runtime

90 minutes

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The film reflects its historical context, emphasizing national resilience and reinforcing established social hierarchies. While it provides a strong female lead, it remains anchored in the traditional, Western-centric, and straight-centered norms of 1940s cinema. The absence of diverse representation and inclusion of underrepresented groups is typical of the era's filmmaking.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Cross of Lorraine have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows the heterosexual and cisgender norms of the 1940s. There are no characters with non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does The Cross of Lorraine portray gender?

Fair

Eleanor Parker's character stands out by actively participating in the French Resistance and espionage, showing strength and strategic thinking.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Cross of Lorraine?

Limited

The film focuses on a predominantly European cast, lacking diverse ethnic representation. It centers on the context of World War II without broader cultural inclusion.

How does The Cross of Lorraine represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story upholds traditional Western values such as patriotism and national liberation. It presents a clear moral stance without questioning Western institutions.

Does The Cross of Lorraine include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative emphasizes the physical and mental challenges of war and espionage.

Present on Screen

  • The female lead shows significant involvement and competence in the French Resistance.
  • The narrative offers a nuanced portrayal that deviates from passive female stereotypes of the time.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks diverse representation, focusing mainly on a homogeneous European cast.
  • There is no depiction of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
  • The narrative strictly adheres to the straight-centered social standards of the 1940s.

Official Synopsis

French soldiers surrender to lying Nazis and are herded into a barbaric prison of war camp. From there they plan an uprising.

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