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Amazing Monsieur Fabre

Name: Amazing Monsieur Fabre
Director: Henri Diamant-Berger
Released: 1951
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

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1951

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Director

Henri Diamant-Berger

Runtime

90 minutes

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This biographical drama follows the life and scientific achievements of Jean-Henri Fabre, emphasizing his interactions with prominent male historical figures such as Napoleon III and Raymond Poincaré. The narrative adheres closely to the social and demographic norms of its 19th-century French setting, offering little room for diverse perspectives or the subversion of historical hierarchies. Ultimately, the film serves to reinforce traditional institutional values and the pursuit of scientific excellence.

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Category Breakdown

Does Amazing Monsieur Fabre have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on the scientific work of Jean-Henri Fabre and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes related to non-straight identities.

How does Amazing Monsieur Fabre portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male protagonist and his intellectual journey, with no female characters holding positions of significant influence or power.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Amazing Monsieur Fabre?

Limited

Set in 19th-century France, the film reflects the homogeneous Western European population of the time. There is no diverse casting or racial disruption in the film.

How does Amazing Monsieur Fabre represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative celebrates traditional Western values of scientific rigor and institutional validation, reinforcing established social structures without critiquing them.

Does Amazing Monsieur Fabre include disability representation?

Minimal

While the protagonist demonstrates great patience and determination, there is no central focus on physical or mental disabilities in the plot.

Present on Screen

Offers a focused biography of Jean-Henri Fabre and his scientific dedication.

Limited or Absent

Lacks gender diversity, focusing almost exclusively on male intellectual roles.
Reflects a homogeneous demographic typical of 19th-century European period pieces.
Reinforces traditional social and institutional hierarchies without offering diverse viewpoints.

Official Synopsis

It centres on the life of the entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre and his total devotion to studying insect behavior, travelling from Avignon to Paris, from Paris to his death in Sérignan. He is honoured by the French president Raymond Poincaré and his patience, obstinacy and knowledge are also recognised by Napoleon III, the publisher Charles Delagrave and the philosopher John Stuart Mill. They reach their climax in his book, Souvenirs entomologiques.

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