
Devil and the Deep
1932

Representation Score
Minimal
1932
Director
Jean Godard
Runtime
77 minutes
Average Rating
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For One Night..! is a period drama that adheres strictly to the conventional social hierarchies and narrative clichés of 1932. The story relies on a melodramatic structure where character motivations are driven by romantic obsession and jealousy. The film presents a homogeneous view of French social life, focusing on individual romantic fate rather than exploring diverse identities or social critiques. Ultimately, the work reflects the limited representation typical of early 20th-century European cinema, prioritizing traditional gender roles and Eurocentric settings.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on a traditional heterosexual relationship and does not include any non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.
Stella Maris is portrayed as a 'femme fatale,' serving as a catalyst for male tragedy. Male characters drive the plot through traditional responses to jealousy.
The setting suggests a Eurocentric narrative focused on French naval circles. There is no indication of a diverse cast or non-white characters.
The story follows standard melodramatic structures centered on romantic obsession. It adheres to traditional Western storytelling norms of the era and lacks systemic critique.
The narrative does not mention any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
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Official Synopsis
In a chic nightclub, a navel officer admires his new love, the singer Stella Maris. A fellow officer warns him not to get involved with this woman and tells the tragic story of a sailor who lost everything because of his love for her. Some years before, in the port of Toulon, a sailor, Jean, met Stella in a bar. The two danced and instantly Jean realised he was love. The sailor later traced Stella to her home in St Tropez where, having forced his way into her bedroom, he spent the night with her. Some days later, Jean saw Stella in the company of another man. Driven by jealousy, he deserted his post and decided to put an end to his days…

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