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Isabelle

Name: Isabelle
Director: Mirko Locatelli
Released: 2018
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2018

Director

Mirko Locatelli

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Isabelle is a character-driven drama that emphasizes the professional and intellectual achievements of its female lead. By focusing on an astronomer, the film steers clear of typical domestic clichés and highlights female empowerment in a specialized field. However, the film adheres to a conventional dramatic structure. It lacks explicit representation of diverse racial backgrounds or LGBTQ+ identities, and it focuses on personal ethics rather than broader sociopolitical issues. The narrative primarily centers on a homogeneous Western European experience.

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Category Breakdown

Does Isabelle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly depict non-straight relationships or LGBTQ+ identities. The narrative centers around the relationship between Isabelle and Davide.

How does Isabelle portray gender?

Fair

Isabelle is portrayed as an intelligent and influential woman through her role as an astronomer. However, the plot often hinges on her emotional reactions to male characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Isabelle?

Fair

The story explores Isabelle's French heritage in Italy, highlighting a transnational identity. The cast appears to be predominantly from a homogeneous Western European background.

How does Isabelle represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film sets its scenes in traditional European landscapes like vineyards and coastal towns. The drama focuses on individual moral dilemmas rather than broader cultural critiques.

Does Isabelle include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature characters with physical or cognitive disabilities. Davide's personal struggles are not described as permanent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Highlights a female protagonist with high intellectual influence and professional standing.
Explores a transnational identity through a French character living in Italy.
Focuses on complex moral dilemmas through a character-driven narrative.

Limited or Absent

Does not include explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Maintains a relatively homogeneous Western European demographic.
Does not address systemic critiques of social or cultural institutions.

Official Synopsis

Isabelle is an astronomer of French origin who lives in Italy in a large house surrounded by vineyards in the hills near Trieste. The sun shines on the countryside, the sea breaks on the rocky coast a few kilometers away, the landscape is paradise, and like every summer, her son Jérome will spend some time with her. Isabelle loves him very much and is ready to do anything for him, but her encounter with Davide, a young man going through a very difficult time, will turn their lives upside down. Isabelle will then have to make a choice that will inevitably lead to a painful outcome.

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