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Singles

Name: Singles
Director: Patrice Leconte
Released: 1982
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

1982

Director

Patrice Leconte

Runtime

85 minutes

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Singles is a character-driven film set in the 1980s that focuses on psychological realism and the isolation of urban life. It provides meaningful depth to its female protagonist, avoiding superficial clichés to explore complex emotions. However, the film remains rooted in the social norms of that time, lacking the diverse representation found in more contemporary works. It adheres to a largely homogeneous and traditional framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Singles have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a traditional framework that assumes everyone is straight. It centers around the romantic relationships and emotional journeys of a man and a woman.

How does Singles portray gender?

Fair

Nadine is portrayed with significant psychological depth, dealing with issues like bulimia and depression. The film avoids the cliché of submissive femininity by giving her a rich internal life.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Singles?

Limited

The cast appears largely homogeneous, reflecting the specific social circles of 1980s Paris. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic mix.

How does Singles represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores secular urban life and the aimlessness of youth. It shows a world where traditional structures, such as the stable family unit, are missing or broken.

Does Singles include disability representation?

Fair

Mental health is addressed through Nadine’s struggles with bulimia and depression. These issues are central to her character rather than being used merely as plot devices.

Present on Screen

Provides significant psychological depth to the female lead, Nadine.
Avoids clichés of submissive femininity by giving female characters rich internal lives.
Treats mental health struggles with realism rather than as simple plot devices.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of non-traditional gender identities or LGBTQ+ narratives.
The cast is largely homogeneous, reflecting limited racial and ethnic diversity.
Does not actively seek to challenge traditional gender hierarchies or power structures.

Official Synopsis

Abandoned by his wife, Bernard struggles to overcome his grief and settles in a residence for singles. Employed by "SOS Doctors", he provides night guards to occupy his insomnia. That's how he is brought one night to help a neighbor, Nadine Foulon, victim of discomfort in the elevator. It turns out that Nadine is also going through a difficult time, since her companion, Terry, a singer-guitarist, has left her. A professional photographer, she can not forget it and has since oscillated between depression and bulimia. Gathered by their pains of heart, these two beings will, with the wire of the confidences, become more intimate ...

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