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Twelve Plus One

Name: Twelve Plus One
Director: Nicolas Gessner
Released: 1969
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1969

Director

Nicolas Gessner

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Twelve Plus One is a traditional genre piece that adheres to the social and narrative conventions of 1969. The story centers on a male protagonist's quest for wealth, focusing on individualistic pursuits rather than diverse perspectives. The film lacks intentionality regarding the way different parts of someone's identity overlap, relying on conventional archetypes and homogeneous casting typical of mid-century mystery-comedies, offering little to challenge the status quo of the era.

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Category Breakdown

Does Twelve Plus One have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a standard mystery-thriller format without any visible LGBTQ presence or hints of same-sex relationships.

How does Twelve Plus One portray gender?

Limited

The narrative follows traditional gender roles where Mario drives the plot, while women have limited roles and ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Twelve Plus One?

Limited

The film reflects the era's preference for homogeneous casting, with no indication of a non-white majority cast or diverse ethnic representation.

How does Twelve Plus One represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on individual pursuits like wealth and inheritance, without critiquing Western institutions or traditional family structures.

Does Twelve Plus One include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no focus on visible or invisible disabilities, with characters functioning as part of an adventure without exploring impairments.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, focused adventure narrative centered on a singular mystery.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
Gender roles remain traditional, with female characters having limited roles and ability to act.
The casting is homogeneous and fails to reflect diverse racial or ethnic identities.
The narrative does not engage with or critique cultural or religious institutions.

Official Synopsis

Mario, a young philanderer, receives 13 antique chairs in a bad state by inheritance and decides to sell off them to get some money. Afterwards he gets to know that one of them contains documents worth a lot of money. So he begins an adventurous trip to regain possession of the chair. On the way he meets many strange people who would like to help or to swindle him.

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