You are here:

Chasse Royale

Name: Chasse Royale
Director: Lise Akoka, Romane Gueret
Released: 2016
Duration: 28 min

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

2016

Director

Lise Akoka, Romane Gueret

Runtime

28 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Chasse Royale functions as a piece of social realism that centers on a young female protagonist. By placing Angélique in a position of responsibility within a large family, the film moves away from traditional, idealized French narratives. The setting in Valenciennes suggests a departure from homogeneous depictions, favoring a multicultural suburban landscape. While the film lacks overt LGBTQ+ narratives, its structural focus on a female protagonist in a diverse socio-economic context provides a meaningful perspective. Ultimately, the film succeeds in elevating a non-traditional family dynamic and individual ambition, even if it does not engage in radical identity politics.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Chasse Royale have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit references to LGBTQ themes or non-straight relationships. The story focuses primarily on the protagonist's personal journey and family dynamics.

How does Chasse Royale portray gender?

Fair

Angélique, the eldest sibling, plays a central role of responsibility and individual ambition. This portrayal disrupts passive stereotypes often associated with young girls.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Chasse Royale?

Good

The Valenciennes setting implies a multicultural environment. The suburban focus suggests a cast that reflects modern French urban demographics.

How does Chasse Royale represent religion and culture?

Good

The film prioritizes social realism and the lived experiences of working-class communities. It emphasizes personal identity and social mobility over traditional institutional hierarchies.

Does Chasse Royale include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the provided context.

Present on Screen

Centers a young female protagonist with significant responsibility and ability to act.
Uses a multicultural suburban setting that reflects modern French demographics.
Prioritizes social realism and the lived experiences of working-class communities.

Limited or Absent

Lacks engagement with LGBTQ+ themes or non-straight relationships.
Does not represent characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Angélique, 13, the eldest of her many brothers and sisters, lives in the suburb of Valenciennes. This day, at school, she is offered to pass an audition for a film.

How are these scores produced? →