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Eiffel

Name: Eiffel
Director: Martin Bourboulon
Released: 2021
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

2021

Director

Martin Bourboulon

Runtime

108 minutes

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Eiffel is a traditional biographical film that emphasizes historical accuracy and celebrates French engineering. The narrative structure upholds the social hierarchies of the late 19th century rather than challenging them. The film centers on individual and national achievements within a Western context. This leads to a landscape dominated by male authority and a lack of diverse representation. Overall, the movie serves as a tribute to historical industrialism, maintaining the perspective of the era's scientific and political elite.

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Category Breakdown

Does Eiffel have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The romantic storyline focuses solely on a traditional heterosexual couple.

How does Eiffel portray gender?

Fair

Men hold positions of power in both engineering and politics. Adèle offers emotional support, but her role aligns with the traditional gender roles of the 19th century.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Eiffel?

Minimal

The story focuses on the homogeneous French elite of 1889. It emphasizes the Western industrial class without showcasing diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How does Eiffel represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film highlights Western industrial achievements and national success through traditional meritocracy. It does not engage with secular or anti-capitalist viewpoints.

Does Eiffel include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disabilities are not used as central plot elements.

Present on Screen

The film accurately portrays the 19th-century French industrialist class and the social constraints of the time.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse ethnic perspectives and fails to challenge traditional gender hierarchies.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.
The film avoids engaging with critiques of Western industrialism or capitalism.

Official Synopsis

The French government is asking Gustave Eiffel to design something spectacular for the 1889 Paris World Fair, but he simply wants to design the subway—until he crosses paths with a mysterious woman from his past.

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