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Le Matelot 512

Le Matelot 512

Representation Score

7.2/10

Good

1984

Director

René Allio

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

René Allio's film is a character-driven story focusing on individual freedom. The plot follows Max, a young man who leaves his studies to join the navy, prioritizing personal exploration over established institutions. While the film does not feature a wide range of diverse identities, it engages with themes of personal liberation. It examines the tension between personal desires and societal structures. Ultimately, the film offers a moderate engagement with progressive themes by questioning traditional life paths and systemic pressures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Le Matelot 512 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly include characters with LGBTQ+ identities or explore non-straight relationships.

How does Le Matelot 512 portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist named Max. There is no mention of the supporting cast or any subversion of traditional masculine roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Le Matelot 512?

Fair

No information is available about the ethnic makeup of the cast. The film's ability to challenge traditional norms is not confirmed.

How does Le Matelot 512 represent religion and culture?

Good

The film explores individual freedom by showing a young man leaving school to join the navy, rejecting traditional societal expectations and institutional conformity.

Does Le Matelot 512 include disability representation?

Fair

There are no indications of neurodivergent or physically disabled characters in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Explores themes of individual freedom and personal liberation.
  • Challenges traditional societal expectations and institutional conformity.
  • Focuses on the human condition through detailed character studies.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Provides no information about racial or ethnic diversity.
  • Does not include characters with visible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Max, who dreams of adventures, abandons his studies at 18 to become involved in the navy. He becomes the sailor 512.

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