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Féminin plurielles

Name: Féminin plurielles
Director: Sébastien Bailly
Released: 2018
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

6.7/10

Good

2018

Director

Sébastien Bailly

Runtime

82 minutes

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Féminin plurielles succeeds by weaving together multiple aspects of identity through character-driven romantic encounters. It moves beyond simple representation by exploring how gender, sexuality, and religion intersect in contemporary life. The film's strength lies in its refusal to rely on patriarchal structures, instead centering women in professional roles and exploring non-straight relationships. The inclusion of Hafsia adds a necessary layer of cultural nuance regarding religious observance and familial expectations. While the film excels in storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity, it lacks any focus on disability representation. The narrative remains concentrated on the social and romantic dynamics of its primary characters.

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Category Breakdown

Does Féminin plurielles have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film focuses on a romantic relationship between Delphine, an executive, and a German photographer. This highlights the importance of queer relationships in a professional setting.

How does Féminin plurielles portray gender?

Good

Women hold positions of professional authority as both a nurse and an executive. The narrative emphasizes the complexities of their emotional and intellectual lives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Féminin plurielles?

Excellent

Hafsia, a character, introduces ethnic and religious complexity through her use of the veil. Her story explores the intersection of faith and romantic freedom.

How does Féminin plurielles represent religion and culture?

Good

The film examines the tension between traditional religious institutions and individual freedom. It challenges monolithic cultural standards by highlighting the struggle between heritage and personal desires.

Does Féminin plurielles include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative provides no visible evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Strong storytelling that converges gender, sexuality, and religious identity.
Highlights women in professional authority roles.
Explores nuanced tensions between cultural heritage and individual romantic autonomy.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation or engagement with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Sweet works in a hospital as a nurse. A new patient has just been admitted. Her mysterious side and her literary tastes fascinate the young woman. Delphine, executive in the same establishment, welcomes a German photographer who came for a report. The attraction is immediate between the two women. Hafsia, who wears the veil and could be refused an exam, meets an exuberant young man whom she falls in love with. She must hide this relationship from her father ...

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