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Triplex

Name: Triplex
Director: Georges Lautner
Released: 1991
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

1991

Director

Georges Lautner

Runtime

104 minutes

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Triplex is a character-driven comedy that emphasizes professional ability to act rather than broad social diversity. The central female protagonist subverts passive feminine stereotypes by taking charge of a high-stakes legal case against a male opponent. However, the film remains confined to conventional social structures. Its lack of visible LGBTQ+ representation and racial diversity reflects the era's cinematic trends, focusing on personal romantic entanglements rather than broader cultural issues. Ultimately, while the film offers a degree of gender empowerment through its lead character, it fails to address broader cultural or identity-based diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Triplex have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story revolves around a romantic relationship involving a lawyer, her boyfriend, and his client. There is no clear representation or critique of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.

How does Triplex portray gender?

Fair

A female lawyer drives the main conflict, holding a position of professional authority and intellectual independence. Her role challenges traditional gender roles by placing her in a high-stakes legal battle against a male adversary.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Triplex?

Limited

The narrative focuses on professional and romantic dynamics within a typical social setting. There is no indication of intentional racial diversity or complex intersections of identity.

How does Triplex represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines professional ethics and romantic instability through humor. It does not explicitly critique Western institutions but instead focuses on the breakdown of idealized relationships.

Does Triplex include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The female lead showcases significant professional competence and independent thinking.
The narrative challenges traditional gender roles by placing a woman in a position of legal authority.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or exploration of non-straight identities.
There is a noticeable absence of racial diversity or complex intersections of identity.
The story does not address disability representation or perspectives on neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

A lawyer defending once successful computer programmer against her prosecuting lawyer boyfriend becomes romantically involved with his client.

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