Cousin, Cousine

The story centers on a heterosexual relationship between two cousins. It does not include explicit LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions, focusing instead on disrupting traditional marriage norms.

Madeleine plays a significant role in driving the story, showing her emotional journey and intellectual independence. She is not relegated to a passive domestic role.

The cast is primarily white and European, reflecting the demographic makeup of 1970s France. The film does not feature a diverse range of ethnicities to challenge period social norms.

The narrative critiques the rigid social structures of the bourgeoisie and the sanctity of the traditional Western family. Infidelity is framed as a search for personal authenticity rather than a moral failing.

Characters are portrayed as fully able-bodied. There are no prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities used as narrative devices.