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Ducoboo

Name: Ducoboo
Director: Philippe de Chauveron
Released: 2011
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2011

Director

Philippe de Chauveron

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ducoboo is a traditional character comedy that emphasizes slapstick and situational humor over complex identity issues. The narrative focuses on a single protagonist's struggles with academic institutions and classroom order. The film adheres to established comedic structures without challenging contemporary social or cultural norms. It does not engage with multi-layered themes or diverse identity frameworks. Ultimately, the work is a broad, character-driven comedy centered on individual mischief rather than a deconstruction of social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ducoboo have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives focused on non-cisgender identities.

How does Ducoboo portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist dealing with school life. Female characters do not play a prominent role in driving the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ducoboo?

Limited

The production follows a conventional casting model without a diverse cast or the use of non-human species as racial metaphors.

How does Ducoboo represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative explores individual rebellion against authority using a 'dunce' archetype. It does not critically examine Western institutions or social structures.

Does Ducoboo include disability representation?

Minimal

No information is available regarding the depiction of neurodivergence or physical disabilities. The protagonist's resourcefulness is portrayed as a personal trait rather than a disability.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, character-driven comedic structure centered on a resourceful protagonist.
It offers accessible, broad humor suitable for a family audience.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks engagement with multi-layered themes or diverse identity frameworks.
The film relies on traditional comedic clichés rather than subverting established social or gender hierarchies.
There is no evidence of representation for LGBTQ+ or diverse racial identities.

Official Synopsis

Ducoboo is a very inventive dunce and joker, he is very resourceful at finding new ways to copy from his neighbor, to cheat or to defy the teacher's authority.

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