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The Surrogate Mother

Name: The Surrogate Mother
Director: Thierry Petit
Released: 2015
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2015

Director

Thierry Petit

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Surrogate Mother follows the traditional boundaries of the crime procedural genre. It focuses on resolving a specific mystery and individual culpability rather than exploring complex social issues or systemic critiques. While the main plot revolves around a female protagonist, the surrounding social structures remain traditional. The film relies on conventional European casting and standard genre formulas, offering limited progressive narrative subversion.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Surrogate Mother have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Surrogate Mother portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a female character, but the power dynamics suggest a traditional patriarchal structure where men hold significant control over the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Surrogate Mother?

Limited

The production follows a conventional European casting model and does not feature characters of color with significant roles or diverse backgrounds.

How does The Surrogate Mother represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative prioritizes solving a specific crime and does not address broader critiques of capitalist or Western institutions.

Does The Surrogate Mother include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters dealing with physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic illnesses.

Present on Screen

The central mystery allows for female-centric storytelling through the protagonist's journey.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation and diverse identities.
The narrative adheres to traditional patriarchal structures and conventional European casting models.
There is a lack of systemic critique regarding Western institutions or class dynamics.

Official Synopsis

Florence Varthy is found dead in her garage. Witnesses to her last few days are questioned to discover who wanted her dead. How did this woman, only daughter of well-known, brash businessman Jacques Varthy, end up like this?

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