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Only the Cool

Only the Cool

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

1970

GP

Director

Jean Delannoy

Runtime

110 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

La Peau de Torpédo is a character study that dismantles the traditional family unit. It engages moderately by focusing on a female-driven narrative and global espionage plot. However, the film lacks significant diversity, focusing mainly on a homogeneous European demographic and straight-centered romantic conflicts. Ultimately, the film aligns with a cynical, postmodern perspective, emphasizing the fluidity of moral truth and institutional corruption.

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Category Breakdown

Does Only the Cool have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on heterosexual relationships and infidelity, without showing any queer intimacy or non-straight identities.

How does Only the Cool portray gender?

Fair

Dominique drives the narrative by challenging traditional gender roles through her decisive actions. The film portrays the home environment as unstable rather than submissive.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Only the Cool?

Limited

The setting and cast are predominantly European, with no significant racial diversity or non-white characters in key roles.

How does Only the Cool represent religion and culture?

Good

The story explores moral ambiguity and situational ethics, presenting a critical view of institutions that prioritize goals over human life and family stability.

Does Only the Cool include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of physical or neurodivergent disabilities being depicted in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Centers the plot on Dominique's actions, subverting the 'domesticated woman' cliché.
  • Challenges traditional gender hierarchies with a female-led narrative.
  • Explores complex themes of moral ambiguity and situational ethics.

Limited or Absent

  • Needs more racial and ethnic diversity among the cast.
  • Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or queer relationships.
  • Does not depict physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A secret agent is murdered by his jealous wife who mistakenly interprets his absences from home as acts of infidelity.

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