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Incorrigible

Name: Incorrigible
Director: Philippe de Broca
Released: 1975
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

1975

Director

Philippe de Broca

Runtime

100 minutes

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Philippe de Broca’s film is a character study focused on an individualistic rebel rather than a diverse ensemble. It prioritizes the whimsical nature of a non-conforming protagonist over contemporary identity issues. The film lacks representation of various identities such as race, gender, and disability. It adheres to the cinematic norms of 1975, emphasizing a localized French setting and traditional romantic relationships. However, it stands out for its narrative structure, which celebrates the disruption of state authority and legal systems, offering a unique critique of institutional morality.

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Category Breakdown

Does Incorrigible have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional romantic relationship between Victor and Charlotte. There are no representations of same-sex relationships or non-cisgender identities.

How does Incorrigible portray gender?

Fair

Charlotte holds a position of authority as a parole officer. However, her role in driving the story is limited by her emotional connection to the male lead.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Incorrigible?

Limited

The cast is primarily made up of people from the same ethnic background, reflecting the French historical context. The film does not include diverse ethnic groups or actors from different backgrounds.

How does Incorrigible represent religion and culture?

Good

The film challenges social norms by presenting anti-social behavior as a form of charismatic freedom. It also criticizes cultural institutions through the attempted theft of a valuable artwork.

Does Incorrigible include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed as central to the story.

Present on Screen

The film challenges the sanctity of state authority and legal structures.
It critiques cultural institutions through the lens of opportunistic redistribution.
The film celebrates individual eccentricity and the disruption of social hierarchies.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity in its cast.
Gender roles are traditional, limiting the role of women.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.

Official Synopsis

Victor Vautier is incorrigible: he's in constant motion, working several cons at once, using different names and changing disguises. He's charming and outrageous, incapable of uttering a sentence that isn't embellished or an outright lie. His life goal is to make enough money to build a sea wall to protect Mont-Saint-Michel. Charlotte, a parole officer, shows up: she's young and seems taken in by Victor. He discovers she lives above the Senlus Museum, where her parents are the curators. With two pals he decides to steal a priceless El Greco triptych and then ransom it back to the cultural ministry. What will Charlotte do when she realizes he's used her to make a fortune?

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