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Robert et Robert

Name: Robert et Robert
Director: Claude Lelouch
Released: 1978
Duration: 106 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1978

Director

Claude Lelouch

Runtime

106 minutes

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Claude Lelouch’s comedy delves into the emotional vulnerabilities of two lonely men seeking connection through technology. By subverting traditional male clichés, it humanizes its male characters. However, the film remains confined to a narrow demographic, lacking in racial or LGBTQ+ diversity. Female characters are largely sidelined as romantic goals rather than fully developed individuals, reinforcing a male-centric viewpoint. Ultimately, it offers a character-driven exploration of modern loneliness without deeper diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Robert et Robert have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film explores connections through a computer dating service but does not depict any openly LGBTQ+ characters. It focuses on conventional relationships without explicitly showing queer identities.

How does Robert et Robert portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around two male protagonists and their bond. Female characters are mainly portrayed as romantic interests rather than having active roles in the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Robert et Robert?

Limited

The film depicts a homogeneous European society typical of 1970s French cinema. There is no indication of a diverse cast or efforts to include multicultural representation.

How does Robert et Robert represent religion and culture?

Fair

Lelouch emphasizes personal desires and connections over religious or institutional guidance. The film presents a secular, modern view of urban loneliness and subjective morality.

Does Robert et Robert include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. Disabilities are not used as plot devices or themes.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional masculine archetypes by highlighting male vulnerability.
Examines the intersection of technology and human connection through a modern lens.
Avoids harmful stereotypes commonly found in period comedies.

Limited or Absent

Female characters lack significant roles and are primarily romantic objects.
The cast is homogeneous with little racial or ethnic diversity.
No explicit LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered lives are represented.

Official Synopsis

Robert #1 is played by Charles Denner, while Robert #2 is played by Jacques Villeret. Beyond their common name, the two Roberts are as different as night and day. Oh, there is one more resemblance: both Roberts are lonely, and both hope to meet suitable mates through a computer dating service. As they await the arrival of their new dates, Robert et Robert become fast friends. Of the three favorite film subjects of writer/director Claude Lelouch--romance, crime, and politics--Robert et Robert falls firmly into the first category.

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