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An Autumn Tale

Name: An Autumn Tale
Director: Éric Rohmer
Released: 1998
Duration: 112 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

1998

Director

Éric Rohmer

Runtime

112 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Tale of Autumn excels as a character study of a professional woman and her social circle. By focusing on a female protagonist and her social interactions, the film challenges traditional male-led romantic clichés and highlights female subjectivity. However, the film remains confined within a conventional demographic framework, reflecting a homogeneous social milieu that lacks racial diversity and explicit LGBTQ+ representation. Ultimately, the film offers a nuanced exploration of human connections that prioritizes psychological depth over broad diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does An Autumn Tale have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on Magali's romantic life within a traditional framework. There is no indication of non-binary gender identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does An Autumn Tale portray gender?

Good

Magali is a professional winemaker who plays a significant role in driving the story. The plot is centered around a female-centric social circle, emphasizing women's ability to drive the story and their emotional autonomy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is An Autumn Tale?

Limited

The setting reflects a localized European environment. The cast appears demographically homogeneous, showing no signs of diverse ethnic representation.

How does An Autumn Tale represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores personal morality and individual desires. It leans towards secularism and moral relativism rather than adhering to strict religious or institutional frameworks.

Does An Autumn Tale include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Centers a female protagonist with professional autonomy and ability to act.
Highlights female-driven social dynamics and emotional subjectivity.
Explores complex moral landscapes through a secular perspective.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of non-binary gender identities or LGBTQ+ narratives.
Maintains a demographically homogeneous and localized European cast.
Provides no evidence of disability representation or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Magali, forty-something, is a winemaker and a widow: she loves her work but feels lonely. Her friends Rosine and Isabelle both want secretly to find a husband for Magali.

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