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Au secours !

Name: Au secours !
Director: Abel Gance
Released: 1924
Duration: 19 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

1924

Director

Abel Gance

Runtime

19 minutes

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Abel Gance’s early work emphasizes the visual storytelling techniques of silent film rather than social commentary. The film adheres to traditional comedic structures and archetypes of the 1920s. It focuses on localized conflicts and demographic norms of the era, avoiding broader identity or systemic critiques. While innovative in its technical execution, the film remains a product of its time, offering limited diverse perspectives or social subversion.

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Category Breakdown

Does Au secours ! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional romantic storylines typical of 1920s French comedies. It does not include any non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Au secours ! portray gender?

Fair

Gender roles in the film follow traditional patterns of the time. While the main character shows vulnerability, the film upholds conventional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Au secours !?

Minimal

The cast appears uniform, reflecting the demographics of early 20th-century French cinema. There are no non-white characters or actors playing roles outside their traditional backgrounds.

How does Au secours ! represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on local conflicts without broader cultural critiques. It stays within traditional Western comedic storytelling without addressing anti-Western themes.

Does Au secours ! include disability representation?

Limited

Characters with disabilities are not shown taking active roles. Instead, they are used as comedic elements, focusing on nightmarish scenarios rather than exploring mental health issues.

Present on Screen

The protagonist's fear adds a moment of vulnerability that tempers traditional masculine bravado.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.
The cast is homogeneous, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
Disabilities are treated as comedic plot devices rather than nuanced character traits.
The narrative does not engage with systemic or institutional critiques.

Official Synopsis

Max accepts a wager that he cannot remain in a haunted castle for one hour (11 PM to midnight) without crying for help. As soon as he arrives he encounters strange and nightmarish visions, but he is nevertheless on the verge of winning the bet when a phone-call brings startling news.

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