Max Wants to Grow
1912
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I Want a Baby
Representation Score
1.8/10
Minimal
1910
Director
Max Linder
Runtime
11 minutes
Average Rating
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Max Linder's 1910 comedy reflects the rigid social hierarchies of the early 20th century. The film upholds traditional straight-centered family structures and Western values, lacking intentional challenges to these norms. While historically significant for its comedic timing, the work falls short in representing diverse identities and social issues.
Category Breakdown
Does I Want a Baby have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on a traditional marriage and does not include any non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.
How does I Want a Baby portray gender?
The story revolves around a husband and wife trying to have a child, reinforcing traditional gender roles and family structures.
How racially and ethnically diverse is I Want a Baby?
The film likely reflects the homogeneous demographics typical of early French cinema and does not feature a diverse cast.
How does I Want a Baby represent religion and culture?
The plot emphasizes traditional Western family values and the desire for children, aligning with conventional social institutions.
Does I Want a Baby include disability representation?
There are no characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.
Present on Screen
- The film is a key piece in the history of early cinematic comedy and slapstick.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, racial diversity, and characters with disabilities.
- The narrative reinforces traditional gender roles and social norms.
Official Synopsis
Max and his wife of three years are happy in most regards but one: they still don't have a child. When Max reads of a new method of "spontaneous generation" in the paper, it seems his fondest wish may have come true. However, the young couple may get more than they bargained for.
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