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Fool Moon

Name: Fool Moon
Director: Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet
Released: 2016
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2016

Director

Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet

Runtime

109 minutes

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Fool Moon successfully challenges gender stereotypes by giving the female lead significant control over the male protagonist. This shift provides a fresh perspective compared to typical romantic narratives. However, the film lacks diversity in cultural and ethnic representation, sticking to a culturally homogeneous setting and traditional romantic structures. The narrative is primarily an intimate character study, emphasizing internal emotional arcs over a broad social landscape.

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Category Breakdown

Does Fool Moon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around a romantic relationship involving Ondine, Paul, and Camille. It explores complex desires and magical influences but primarily follows traditional romantic structures.

How does Fool Moon portray gender?

Fair

Camille challenges traditional gender roles by taking an active role rather than being a passive object. She uses a spell to control the protagonist, which flips the usual dynamic where the male character drives the romantic plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Fool Moon?

Limited

The film focuses on a culturally homogeneous setting centered on French drama. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or diverse social dynamics within the narrative.

How does Fool Moon represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes emotional subjectivity and moral ambiguity, focusing on the psychological states and shifting truths in romantic obsession.

Does Fool Moon include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not include any evidence of neurodivergence or physical impairment.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles by making the female lead an active, influential figure.
Explores complex emotional and moral ambiguities in romantic relationships.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, appearing culturally homogeneous.
Relies heavily on traditional romantic structures and dynamics.

Official Synopsis

Ondine and Paul have loved each other. When she leaves him, he swears not to love again. To prove this to himself, he pursues the beautiful Camille, whom he intends to seduce and abandon. But Camille puts a spell on Paul whom she desires for herself alone. And, while falling under Camille’s charms, Paul has to deal with the memory of his past love.

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