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First Time with Feeling

Name: First Time with Feeling
Director: Jacques Baratier
Released: 1975
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

1975

Director

Jacques Baratier

Runtime

80 minutes

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First Time with Feeling is a character-driven comedy that moderately challenges traditional gender roles through its female leads. While Lise exemplifies professional competence and autonomy, the film remains rooted in the demographic norms of its time. The lack of broader diversity, particularly in LGBTQ+ representation and racial diversity, limits its overall inclusivity.

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Category Breakdown

Does First Time with Feeling have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story centers on the romantic feelings of teenage boys towards a female peer. There are no explicitly queer characters or relationships.

How does First Time with Feeling portray gender?

Fair

Lise stands out as a strong professional architect, challenging traditional gender roles. Her character highlights female independence and leadership within the family.

How racially and ethnically diverse is First Time with Feeling?

Limited

The cast appears predominantly white, typical of mid-70s French cinema. There is no evidence of diverse ethnic backgrounds or race-bent casting.

How does First Time with Feeling represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines social liberation and personal ethics through a summer festival. It steers clear of strict religious frameworks while maintaining community bonds.

Does First Time with Feeling include disability representation?

Minimal

None of the characters have visible or invisible disabilities such as physical impairments or neurodivergent traits.

Present on Screen

Lise embodies professional competence and leadership as a successful architect.
The film explores themes of social liberation and personal ethics through its setting.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a homogeneous demographic.
The narrative adheres to traditional heterosexual norms with no queer representation.
There is no visible representation of disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

It's summer in the south of France. A family decides to organize a big fest. There is Bernard, a doctor, and his sister Lise, a libertine architect, also teens Patrick and his brother Julien, both attracted to 15 year old Dina

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