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The Procession

The Procession

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2019

Director

Rodolphe Saint-Gelais, Pascal Blanchet

Runtime

11 minutes

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The film explores grief and romantic legacy through a sentimental lens. It prioritizes an intimate, character-driven emotional landscape over disrupting social norms. The work adheres to traditional emotional arcs and lacks engagement with progressive frameworks. Ultimately, it functions as a conventional character study.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Procession have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Gabrielle and Philippe. There are no queer narratives or non-conforming gender identities.

How does The Procession portray gender?

Fair

The film centers on traditional romantic and emotional archetypes. While Gabrielle asserts herself through her posthumous letter, the roles follow conventional emotional frameworks.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Procession?

Minimal

The story does not specify ethnic backgrounds or diverse characters. The domestic setting limits the visibility of broader racial dynamics.

How does The Procession represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative engages with Western funeral traditions and emphasizes traditional views on family and emotional permanence.

Does The Procession include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication that neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or chronic illness play a central role in this character study.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a nuanced and poignant look at the human condition and the experience of grief.
  • Gives the female protagonist significant emotional ability to act through her posthumous letter.

Limited or Absent

  • Could benefit from engaging with multi-layered frameworks or challenging social norms.
  • Relies on traditional gender and romantic archetypes.

Official Synopsis

After her death, Gabrielle writes a poignant posthumous love letter to her grieving husband, Philippe, who is enduring the family ritual of the funeral alone.

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