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Roxane

Name: Roxane
Director: Mélanie Auffret
Released: 2019
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2019

Director

Mélanie Auffret

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Roxane is a character-driven comedy that stands out by focusing on the female lead's emotional journey and inner strength. By emphasizing the protagonist's emotional resilience, the film provides a fresh take on unrequited love compared to typical romantic comedies. However, the film falls short in terms of broader diversity. It sticks to traditional, localized European storytelling conventions, lacking LGBTQ+ representation, racial diversity, or characters with disabilities. While the film excels in its portrayal of female emotional complexity, it does not address larger social issues or varied cultural backgrounds.

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Category Breakdown

Does Roxane have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows traditional assumptions about straight relationships, with no clear LGBTQ+ stories or characters. Romantic tensions are focused on typical heterosexual dynamics.

How does Roxane portray gender?

Good

The movie challenges usual gender roles by highlighting the female lead’s emotional intelligence and active role. Roxane is shown as a strong, independent character rather than just a passive love interest.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Roxane?

Limited

Set in a small-town French setting, the film features a mostly similar cast. There is no clear evidence of diverse casting or non-white characters influencing the main storyline.

How does Roxane represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story focuses on personal relationships rather than societal structures. It avoids strict moral judgments, favoring a more subjective and emotional perspective.

Does Roxane include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not used as a central theme or plot device.

Present on Screen

The film highlights the female lead's active role and emotional depth.
Roxane is depicted as a resilient and independent character.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and queer narratives.
There is a noticeable lack of racial and ethnic diversity among the cast.
The story does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

What does Cyrano de Bergerac do at a chicken farmer? This is the problem of Raymond, who has always kept his passion for the theater hidden. But when he is threatened with bankruptcy, he decides to try everything for the whole.

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