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A Good Marriage

Name: A Good Marriage
Director: Éric Rohmer
Released: 1982
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1982

Director

Éric Rohmer

Runtime

97 minutes

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Éric Rohmer’s *A Good Marriage* is a psychological character study that centers on individual subjectivity rather than broad demographic representation. The film excels in examining gendered power dynamics and moral relativism, offering a sophisticated look at how characters navigate social structures through personal logic. However, the film lacks depth in representing diverse identities. It operates within a narrow, homogeneous social sphere, offering almost no representation for LGBTQ+ individuals, diverse ethnic groups, or people with disabilities. Its scope is limited to a specific white, middle-class French context.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Good Marriage have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on heterosexual relationships and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-binary identities.

How does A Good Marriage portray gender?

Fair

Sabine plays a significant role in driving the story through her intellect and strategic thinking. She challenges the passive female stereotype by actively making decisions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Good Marriage?

Minimal

The film features a predominantly white cast set in a middle-class French environment. It does not include diverse ethnic perspectives or race-blind casting.

How does A Good Marriage represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative emphasizes personal ethics and subjective morality over institutional or religious norms. It portrays social stability as a result of individual motivations and personal negotiations.

Does A Good Marriage include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities among the main characters.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced examination of gendered power dynamics and women's ability to drive the story.
Provides a sophisticated study of moral relativism and personal ethics.
Deconstructs traditional social hierarchies through complex psychological character studies.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-binary characters.
Maintains a homogeneous white cast with minimal racial or ethnic diversity.
Provides no depictions of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Sabine vows to give up married lovers, and is determined to find a good husband. Her best friend Clarisse introduces her to her cousin Edmond, a busy lawyer from Paris. Sabine pursues Edmond, with the encouragement of Clarisse, but Edmond does not seem very interested.

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