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The Revenge of Roger

Name: The Revenge of Roger
Director: André Cayatte
Released: 1946
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

1946

Director

André Cayatte

Runtime

90 minutes

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The film is a character-driven melodrama focused on class mobility and personal grievances. It relies heavily on traditional social hierarchies and the consequences of past romantic indiscretions. While female characters are central to the protagonist's motivations, the narrative remains anchored in mid-century conventions and offers limited engagement with diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Revenge of Roger have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities. The plot revolves around conventional romantic and family relationships.

How does The Revenge of Roger portray gender?

Fair

Female characters play crucial roles in driving the protagonist's emotional journey. However, they primarily fill traditional dramatic roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Revenge of Roger?

Limited

The film reflects the homogeneous demographic norms typical of mid-century French cinema. There is no indication of racial diversity or non-majority casting.

How does The Revenge of Roger represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores moral complexities and the breakdown of social bonds through personal retribution. It emphasizes individual justice over communal stability.

Does The Revenge of Roger include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in this production.

Present on Screen

Female characters serve as key emotional and narrative catalysts for the protagonist.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and racial diversity.
Narrative roles for women remain confined to traditional dramatic archetypes.
There is no visible engagement with disability or neurodivergent representation.

Official Synopsis

Roger Laroque is now a rich man. He returns to France under the name of William Farnell. There, he discovers that on the one hand his wife has died of a broken heart and on the other that his daughter Suzanne is in love with Raymond de Noirville, the son of his former mistress. With the help of a few friends, Roger coldly prepares his revenge.

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