
The Hairdresser
1905

Representation Score
Minimal
1920
Director
Claude Friese-Greene
Runtime
11 minutes
Average Rating
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Claude Friese-Greene’s 1920 documentary is a simple aesthetic study rather than a narrative work. While it highlights a female subject, it adheres to the restrictive social and visual norms of the early silent era. The film lacks the depth and intentionality needed for modern representation. It remains a traditional study of a subject in a natural setting, following early 20th-century cinematic conventions. Overall, the work does not engage with progressive frameworks and instead focuses on a singular, observational perspective.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It focuses solely on a single subject in a natural setting.
A female subject is the main focus, providing visibility to a woman. However, she primarily serves as an object of the gaze rather than taking an active role in the story.
There is no indication of a diverse cast or non-white representation. The work lacks intentional racial diversity.
The documentary follows a purely observational style. It does not engage with complex socio-political themes or critiques of Western institutions.
There is no evidence of subjects portraying visible or invisible disabilities.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A woman poses, in and out of her diaphanous shift.

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