Le Cri du cormoran, le soir au-dessus des jonques
1971
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The Gentleman from Epsom
Representation Score
0.8/10
Minimal
1962
Director
Gilles Grangier
Runtime
82 minutes
Average Rating
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Le Gentleman d'Epsom is a conventional mid-century French crime comedy set in the world of horse racing. The plot revolves around a con artist operating within the horse racing community, following the established cinematic structures of the 1960s. The film prioritizes genre-driven storytelling over intentional representation. It lacks characters that reflect multiple aspects of diversity and doesn't challenge traditional social norms or demographics.
Category Breakdown
Does The Gentleman from Epsom have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film doesn't include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities. It also doesn't question the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender.
How does The Gentleman from Epsom portray gender?
The film seems to feature female characters within the context of the horse racing community. However, it appears to follow traditional gender roles typical of the time.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Gentleman from Epsom?
The story reflects the demographic uniformity of France in 1960s. There is no sign of casting actors from different racial backgrounds or having a diverse cast.
How does The Gentleman from Epsom represent religion and culture?
The story follows a traditional crime and comedy framework using well-known social structures as a backdrop without challenging them.
Does The Gentleman from Epsom include disability representation?
There are no specific mentions of neurodivergent or physically disabled characters in the film.
Present on Screen
- The film offers a clear glimpse into the specific social subculture of Parisian horse racing through its genre-driven narrative.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks characters that reflect multiple aspects of diversity and doesn't challenge traditional social hierarchies or gender roles.
- There is a noticeable lack of diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ representation within the story.
Official Synopsis
The story takes place in the racecourses around Paris. A so-called major sells his tips to naive characters.
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