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La Terre

Name: La Terre
Director: André Antoine
Released: 1921
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1921

Director

André Antoine

Runtime

97 minutes

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André Antoine’s naturalistic approach provides a grounded look at working-class struggles, moving away from the romanticized pastoralism typical of the era. The film effectively depicts the harsh realities of socioeconomic survival and the friction of class dynamics. However, the film is heavily influenced by the social norms of the early 1920s. It lacks modern representations of diverse identities, including LGBTQ+, racial diversity, and disability. Ultimately, while the film offers a broad view of social existence, its demographic scope remains narrow and traditional.

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Category Breakdown

Does La Terre have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story focuses solely on traditional interpersonal conflicts in a rural setting.

How does La Terre portray gender?

Fair

Françoise immediately asserts herself through physical labor with livestock. However, her character development seems tied to patriarchal family conflicts rather than independent self-determination.

How racially and ethnically diverse is La Terre?

Limited

The production reflects the homogeneous demographics of 1921 France. There is no evidence of non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon casting.

How does La Terre represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative emphasizes socioeconomic survival over religious ideals. It uses the struggle for labor and land to critique traditional social stability.

Does La Terre include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities portrayed with real influence or as central to the story.

Present on Screen

Challenges idealized rural clichés through a commitment to unvarnished naturalism.
Offers a grounded critique of socioeconomic survival and class conflict.
Includes female characters actively involved in physical labor.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
Shows limited racial and ethnic diversity within its setting.
Lacks representation of visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

As Jean is walking across the countryside in search of work, he helps and befriends a young woman, Françoise, who is having trouble controlling the cow that she is leading. Jean finds work at a local farm, but he soon finds himself caught in the middle of the conflicts in Françoise's family.

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