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Angelique: The Road to Versailles

Name: Angelique: The Road to Versailles
Director: Bernard Borderie
Released: 1965
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1965

Not Rated

Director

Bernard Borderie

Runtime

105 minutes

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Angelique: The Road To Versailles is a traditional period drama that emphasizes historical atmosphere and classic romantic storylines. It adheres closely to the social norms of mid-19th century European cinema without questioning them. While the film showcases a strong female lead with significant personal ability to act, it remains bound to the rigid patriarchal and racial hierarchies of the time. The storytelling focuses on courtly honor and social standing within a strictly European context. Overall, the film serves to reinforce the social structures of 17th-century society, providing limited representation for diverse identities or non-traditional viewpoints.

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Category Breakdown

Does Angelique: The Road to Versailles have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. All romantic storylines are centered around heterosexual couples.

How does Angelique: The Road to Versailles portray gender?

Fair

Angélique shows a significant role in driving the story by rising to become a successful businesswoman in a male-dominated environment. However, her development is often tied to romantic and amorous storylines.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Angelique: The Road to Versailles?

Minimal

The film is set in 17th-century France and features a homogeneous cast with no non-European characters or racial diversity.

How does Angelique: The Road to Versailles represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative highlights traditional Western institutions such as the monarchy and the Catholic Church, using them as a backdrop for social conflicts without critique.

Does Angelique: The Road to Versailles include disability representation?

Minimal

No visible or invisible disabilities are shown among the main characters or in the central storylines.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist, Angélique, displays a significant role in driving the story and evolves into a successful businesswoman.
The film offers a nuanced portrayal of a woman navigating male-dominated power structures.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-heterosexual romantic arcs.
There is no racial diversity or non-European characters in the film.
The narrative does not depict or address any forms of disability.
The story reinforces traditional religious and monarchical institutions without critical examination.

Official Synopsis

Angelique is saved by the king of the cutthroats when she is endangered in the streets of Paris. After her hero is killed, she has many amorous affairs and becomes a successful businesswoman.

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