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Die Flamme

Name: Die Flamme
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Released: 1923
Duration: 15 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

1923

Director

Ernst Lubitsch

Runtime

15 minutes

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Die Flamme is a period drama set in the homogeneous society of 19th-century Parisian aristocracy. While it lacks diverse representation, it provides a nuanced exploration of personal desires versus societal expectations. The film’s strength lies in its potential to challenge traditional gender roles. By focusing on a woman driven by her own desires, it questions conventional ideas of feminine virtue and patriarchal control. However, the narrative remains confined to traditional European social structures. The absence of LGBTQ+ identities or racial diversity keeps the film rooted in the limited perspectives of its time.

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Category Breakdown

Does Die Flamme have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. Its focus is on a marriage and infidelity, emphasizing traditional romantic structures.

How does Die Flamme portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a hedonistic woman who navigates the constraints of an aristocratic marriage. This character prioritizes her own desires and actions over the stability of a patriarchal household.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Die Flamme?

Minimal

Set in 19th-century Paris, the film focuses on the aristocracy. There is no indication of race-bent casting or a diverse cast within this specific social class.

How does Die Flamme represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines traditional social institutions like marriage through themes of hedonism. It delves into subjective morality rather than strict religious or cultural adherence.

Does Die Flamme include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of physical or neurodivergent disabilities being portrayed in this work.

Present on Screen

The protagonist's hedonism allows for an exploration of female desires and ability to act.
The narrative challenges traditional gender hierarchies by highlighting individual impulses over domestic stability.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
The setting and cast appear limited to a homogenous, white aristocratic demographic.
There is no visible representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In 19th century Paris a hedonistic woman marries an aristocrat but has trouble keeping faithful to him.

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