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That Night

Name: That Night
Director: Maurice Cazeneuve
Released: 1958
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Minimal

1958

Director

Maurice Cazeneuve

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film 'That Night' (1958) adheres closely to the cinematic conventions of its time. It focuses on a crime drama set in a fashion magazine, using traditional interpersonal conflicts to drive the story. The movie relies heavily on established power hierarchies and gender clichés. The central tension revolves around a male authority figure's desire for a female subordinate, limiting the potential for nuanced or multi-layered storytelling. Overall, the film reflects the social context of mid-century France, prioritizing genre-driven drama over challenging social norms or representing diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does That Night have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories that challenge the idea that everyone is straight. The main conflict revolves around a typical husband, wife, and male villain setup.

How does That Night portray gender?

Fair

Sylvie is portrayed mainly as an object of desire rather than someone who can make independent decisions. Her actions are controlled by a male superior, reinforcing the traditional gender roles of the 1950s.

How racially and ethnically diverse is That Night?

Minimal

The story seems to follow the homogeneous demographics typical of French cinema from the late 1950s. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon cast.

How does That Night represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on professional cynicism and workplace power structures, focusing on the established social hierarchy. It does not address or question Western cultural norms.

Does That Night include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this production.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, genre-driven look at professional cynicism and workplace power dynamics of the mid-century.

Limited or Absent

The narrative depends on gender clichés, positioning the female lead primarily as an object of male desire.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
There is no visible inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Jean, who is the artistic director of a fashion magazine, is married to a very pretty cover girl, Sylvie. They both work for André Reverdy, a very cynical man, who openly covets Sylvie.

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