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Not Delivered

Name: Not Delivered
Director: Gilles Grangier
Released: 1958
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

1958

Director

Gilles Grangier

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Not Delivered is a typical mid-century crime drama that emphasizes noir clichés over social complexity. The narrative centers on a man's moral struggle to escape a life of crime, driven by a traditional romantic motivation. While the film effectively explores the tension between legal and illegal economies, it remains anchored in the era's standard social structures. It lacks the depth and diverse character perspectives needed to challenge the status quo.

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Category Breakdown

Does Not Delivered have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The central romantic storyline is strictly heterosexual, focusing on the protagonist's relationship with Jacqueline.

How does Not Delivered portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles adhere to traditional stereotypes. The male protagonist leads the criminal activities, while Jacqueline primarily serves as an emotional support and motivation.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Not Delivered?

Minimal

The film mirrors the demographic uniformity of 1958 French cinema. There is no evidence of diverse casting or non-white characters.

How does Not Delivered represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes personal morality and individual ethics within a criminal environment. It does not address broader systemic or anti-institutional critiques.

Does Not Delivered include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Focuses clearly on individual moral decisions and the consequences of criminal actions.

Limited or Absent

Relies on traditional gender roles where women primarily serve as emotional motivators.
Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting the era's demographic uniformity.
Does not include LGBTQ+ representation or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight.

Official Synopsis

After resolving to start a new life with his girlfriend Jacqueline, Bastien Sassey decides to give up working as a courier for drugs traffickers. So that he and Jacqueline can make a fresh start he agrees to take on one more job for a large sum of cash, but he betrays his employer.

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