
Half a Century of Poetry Later
2019

2005
Director
Alain Guiraudie
Runtime
92 minutes
Average Rating
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In a time and place indeterminate a bandit has kidnapped Rixo Lomadis Bron’s daughter. Bron is a wealthy landowner who reigns over the shepherds of the Purple Mountain. The time has come when Rixo Lomadis Bron accuses Manjas-Kebir of killing his daughter and urges all the country’s inhabitants to track down the assassin. It’s the time when Radovan Remila Stoï, the land’s greatest warrior, rises up against this foolhardy act which has every chance of leading to war...
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film centers on male-to-male intimacy rather than treating queer desire as a subplot. It avoids romantic melodrama, opting for a raw, naturalistic portrayal of identity within an isolated landscape.
Gender Representation
Traditional masculine archetypes of dominance are de-emphasized in favor of vulnerability. The narrative prioritizes interpersonal tension and physical connection over the performance of patriarchal authority.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The film focuses on a localized, rural setting with a homogeneous cast. There is no evidence of significant racial or ethnic diversity or intentional casting to disrupt norms.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The narrative avoids imposing singular religious or traditional moralities. It uses a lens of moral relativism to explore sexual transgression and social isolation within an unpoliced space.
Disability Representation
There is no evidence that visible or invisible disability serves as a central theme or character driver in this work.
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AI Analysis
Time Has Come is a minimalist deconstruction of fantasy tropes that replaces high-stakes genre expectations with a study of primal impulses. It excels in its sophisticated engagement with queer theory, centering non-normative desire as a core narrative element rather than a secondary concern. While the film subverts traditional gender hierarchies and avoids rigid moral frameworks, it lacks demographic breadth. The focus remains on a homogeneous, rural population, which limits its racial and ethnic representation. Ultimately, the film is a progressive cinematic inquiry. It uses a secluded setting to strip away civilization, allowing for a concentrated exploration of human connection and the tension between social structures and individual desire.

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