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Ulysse & Mona

Name: Ulysse & Mona
Director: Sébastien Betbeder
Released: 2018
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2018

Director

Sébastien Betbeder

Runtime

82 minutes

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Ulysse & Mona is an intimate drama that focuses on individual existential experiences while avoiding broader social issues. The film adheres closely to a homogeneous European framework, which limits its exploration of diverse backgrounds. The narrative employs postmodern techniques to delve into identity and perception but stays within traditional Western structures. This results in a narrow social scope that emphasizes conventional romantic and intellectual dynamics without significant diversity in race, gender roles, or identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ulysse & Mona have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a strictly heterosexual and cisgender storyline, lacking any representation of same-sex relationships or non-binary identities.

How does Ulysse & Mona portray gender?

Fair

Mona serves mainly as a catalyst for Ulysse's personal growth, reinforcing traditional gender roles where women are seen as supportive figures rather than active agents.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ulysse & Mona?

Limited

The story is set in Paris with a predominantly white cast, lacking diverse ethnic backgrounds or intentional racial blending.

How does Ulysse & Mona represent religion and culture?

Limited

The setting is a secular, middle-class Parisian environment focused on existential themes rather than religious or cultural traditions.

Does Ulysse & Mona include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters' struggles are confined to psychological and existential issues.

Present on Screen

Explores deep psychological and existential themes through postmodern techniques.
Offers a focused, intimate character study within a specific intellectual setting.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, staying within a homogeneous European context.
Relies on traditional gender roles, such as the female character serving as a muse.
Provides no representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
Adheres to a strictly heterosexual romantic framework.

Official Synopsis

Ulysses, a secluded artist who mysteriously retired a few years ago, meets Mona, a young art student full of life. The encounter will change them both.

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