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Plus ça va, moins ça va

Name: Plus ça va, moins ça va
Director: Michel Vianey
Released: 1977
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

1977

Director

Michel Vianey

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Plus ça va, moins ça va is a traditional 1970s crime procedural. It emphasizes genre-standard formulas and investigative tension over challenging social or identity norms. The narrative structure centers on men's control over the story, with the investigation driven by two inspectors. While the dark tone avoids simple morality, the film lacks intentional complexity in reflecting multiple aspects of identity. Ultimately, the production reflects the demographic norms and localized settings typical of French crime dramas of its era, offering limited demographic breadth.

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Category Breakdown

Does Plus ça va, moins ça va have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around a crime investigation led by two male inspectors. There are no characters with non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities, nor any direct critique of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Plus ça va, moins ça va portray gender?

Fair

The plot is driven primarily by the male inspectors, Pignon and Melville. A female character initiates the investigation, but she plays a minor role compared to the male protagonists.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Plus ça va, moins ça va?

Limited

The film is set in Provence, which might imply a relatively homogenous community. There are no indications of a diverse cast or the use of race-based themes.

How does Plus ça va, moins ça va represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film employs a classic 1970s European noir style, focusing on a sinister crime framework. Its cynical tone may subtly critique the stability of social institutions.

Does Plus ça va, moins ça va include disability representation?

Minimal

The provided context does not include any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film uses a sophisticated, noir-like cynicism that critiques social stability.
The dark, investigative tone avoids promoting simplistic moral hierarchies.

Limited or Absent

Female characters have limited roles, serving mainly as catalysts for male-driven plots.
There is a lack of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ diversity within the cast.
The story adheres to traditional procedural structures without exploring multi-layered identities.

Official Synopsis

In Provence, a young woman is found naked and hanged. Inspectors Pignon and Melville lead the investigation. After an initial arrest, they quickly realize that the case is more sinister than it seems.

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