
La Smala
1984

Representation Score
Limited
1971
Director
Jean Dewever
Runtime
92 minutes
Average Rating
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Les Jambes en l'air is a character-driven comedy that aligns closely with the social norms of its time. The plot centers on a family's search for a missing daughter, keeping the narrative focused on a conventional family structure. While the film delves into the lives of social outsiders, it lacks the complexity and empowerment of underrepresented groups seen in more progressive works. The representation stays within the standard demographic and cultural norms of early 1970s France. Ultimately, the film serves as a period-specific character study, touching on social marginality but not engaging in a broader critique of societal issues.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on a traditional nuclear family and does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.
The story revolves around a non-traditional couple, César and Favouille, but does not challenge the systemic gender hierarchies.
The film reflects the homogeneous society of 1971 French cinema, with no multi-ethnic cast or diverse racial representation.
The film examines the lives of social outsiders, focusing on a couple living on the fringes, but does not provide a systemic critique of cultural values.
The film does not include any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Story of a marginal couple, César and Favouille, who set out to find their youngest daughter, who run away from home.

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