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Name: Perfect Match...
Director: Anne-Marie Etienne
Released: 2007

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2007

Director

Anne-Marie Etienne

Runtime

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Perfect Match provides a nuanced view of social tensions through domestic realism. It successfully challenges traditional gender roles by focusing on a successful, intellectually driven female protagonist and a vulnerable male lead. However, the film's progressive social commentary is limited by a lack of diverse representation. The narrative stays within a standard European urban context, without showing LGBTQ+ identities or a multi-ethnic cast. Ultimately, while the film questions capitalist structures and gender roles, it adheres to traditional demographic patterns in other areas.

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Category Breakdown

Does Perfect Match... have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't include explicit LGBTQ+ identities. The romantic tension centers around traditional heterosexual relationships between the main characters.

How does Perfect Match... portray gender?

Good

Hélène is a strong, independent professional whose intellect drives the story. Valentin, on the other hand, is vulnerable and unstable, which challenges traditional male provider roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Perfect Match...?

Limited

The film follows typical demographic patterns for its time. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or diverse racial representation.

How does Perfect Match... represent religion and culture?

Good

The story addresses social inequalities and non-conformist lifestyles. Valentin’s status as a squatter highlights his rejection of conventional economic stability and social norms.

Does Perfect Match... include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or hidden disabilities shown among the main characters in the story.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles by highlighting a successful, independent female professional.
Addresses social inequalities and prejudice through its themes.
Highlights non-conformist lifestyles by portraying characters living on the margins of economic stability.

Limited or Absent

Doesn't explicitly represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional romantic structures.
Lacks racial and ethnic diversity in the cast and setting.
Doesn't show any visible or hidden disabilities among the characters.

Official Synopsis

Valentin, a young man with a dark sense of humor, has lost everything: his girlfriend, his job and his apartment. He squats with an absent uncle in a nice neighbourhood. On the same landing lives Hélène and her son Jérémy. Strong and independent, Hélène is a successful author who fights social inequalities and prejudices through her books. Between them, a cat who comes and goes, a son in search of a father, a sister in search of a lover, an stuck editor and their differences... Who knows, maybe one day all that will bring them closer?

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