Illegal
1955
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Not Guilty
Representation Score
2.3/10
Limited
1947
Director
Henri Decoin
Runtime
95 minutes
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Not Guilty is a classic mid-century French noir that centers on individual psychological tension rather than social or identity-based representation. The film adheres to the demographic standards of its time, focusing on a singular male perspective. While the film provides depth in exploring personal guilt and legal systems, it does not challenge traditional social structures. Ultimately, it serves as a character study of a man in crisis rather than a vehicle for diverse representation.
Category Breakdown
Does Not Guilty have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or show same-sex intimacy. It focuses solely on the psychological and legal issues faced by a single male character.
How does Not Guilty portray gender?
The story follows traditional mid-century gender roles, centered around a male doctor's professional and moral dilemmas. It does not challenge gender hierarchies or give significant roles to female characters.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Not Guilty?
The film reflects the demographic makeup of post-war France, with no non-white actors or diverse ethnic representation.
How does Not Guilty represent religion and culture?
The film examines individual morality and legal justice within the existing social order. It does not explicitly challenge Western institutions or prioritize secular frameworks.
Does Not Guilty include disability representation?
The film uses alcoholism as a key factor in the protagonist's crisis. However, it does not explore broader disabilities or neurodivergence.
Present on Screen
- Offers psychological depth through the protagonist's struggle with alcoholism and guilt.
- Explores complex themes of individual morality and the fallibility of legal systems.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
- Maintains a highly homogeneous cast with no racial or ethnic diversity.
- Follows traditional gender roles with a central focus on men's control over the story and professional status.
Official Synopsis
An alcoholic doctor accidentally kills someone and manages to make the death look like an accident. The episode triggers a sense of confidence and he resolves to correct the miseries of his life.
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