
Small Change
1976

Representation Score
Minimal
1973
Director
Claude Weisz
Runtime
90 minutes
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Claude Weisz’s period piece is a traditional historical drama centered on the evolution of political identity in 1840s France. While it offers a nuanced look at the deconstruction of monarchical power and the tension between social classes, it remains deeply rooted in the social constraints of the time. The film lacks depth in representing diverse racial, gendered, or LGBTQ+ identities. It portrays the French bourgeoisie as a homogeneous group, prioritizing historical realism over modern inclusive storytelling. Ultimately, the work is a localized study of class and political struggle, documenting the shifting dynamics of power but through a narrow, traditional demographic lens.
Category Breakdown
The film strictly follows 19th-century social norms and does not depict any non-straight or non-cisgender identities. It focuses on traditional heterosexual relationships within a family setting.
Women are mainly portrayed in domestic or romantic roles, serving as secondary figures to the male protagonist's political and intellectual journey within a patriarchal structure.
The film centers on the white French bourgeoisie and lacks non-white characters. Its focus is on the French class struggles of the time, without including any diversity in race or ethnicity.
The film critiques monarchical power and the rise of republicanism but heavily relies on Western intellectual traditions and religious institutions, limiting its cultural breadth.
There is no indication of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the film's narrative.
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Official Synopsis
A Season in the Life of Emmanuel, a newborn who witnesses the drastic changes a French family experiences in a brief period of time.

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